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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 356.66 and 100.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 356.66 and 100.81 is: 151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 356.66 = 100.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/356.66 = 100.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 356.66 × 100.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 35,954.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,954.89/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.17

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