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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.91, 356.79 and 100.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.91, 356.79 and 100.95 is: 151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.91 : 356.79 = 100.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.91/356.79 = 100.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.91x = 356.79 × 100.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.91x = 36,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,017.95/237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.39

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