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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 356.91 and 100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 356.91 and 100.90 is: 151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 356.91 = 100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/356.91 = 100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 356.91 × 100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 36,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,012.22/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.39

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