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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.91, 356.73 and 91.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.91, 356.73 and 91.66 is: 137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.91 : 356.73 = 91.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.91/356.73 = 91.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.91x = 356.73 × 91.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.91x = 32,697.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,697.87/237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.44

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