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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.89, 356.91 and 107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.89, 356.91 and 107.93 is: 161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.89 : 356.91 = 107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.89/356.91 = 107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.89x = 356.91 × 107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.89x = 38,521.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,521.78/237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.93

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