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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 356.70 and 100.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 356.70 and 100.85 is: 151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 356.70 = 100.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/356.70 = 100.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 356.70 × 100.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 35,971.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,971.41/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.25

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