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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.77, 356.42 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.77, 356.42 and 100.68 is: 150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.77 : 356.42 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.77/356.42 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.77x = 356.42 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.77x = 35,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,883.86/237.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.92

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