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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.79, 356.48 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.79, 356.48 and 91.46 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.79 : 356.48 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.79/356.48 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.79x = 356.48 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.79x = 32,601.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601.42/237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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