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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 356.88 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 356.88 and 101.02 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 356.88 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/356.88 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 356.88 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 36,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,052.02/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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