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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.85, 356.78 and 75.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.85, 356.78 and 75.54 is: 113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.85 : 356.78 = 75.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.85/356.78 = 75.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.85x = 356.78 × 75.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.85x = 26,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,951.16/237.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.31

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