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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.91, 356.85 and 75.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.91, 356.85 and 75.57 is: 113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.91 : 356.85 = 75.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.91/356.85 = 75.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.91x = 356.85 × 75.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.91x = 26,966.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,966.97/237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.35

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