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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.97, 356.90 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.97, 356.90 and 100.94 is: 151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.97 : 356.90 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.97/356.90 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.97x = 356.90 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.97x = 36,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,025.87/237.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.39

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