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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.86, 356.83 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.86, 356.83 and 91.60 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.86 : 356.83 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.86/356.83 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.86x = 356.83 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.86x = 32,685.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,685.63/237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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