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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.98, 356.72 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.98, 356.72 and 91.71 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.98 : 356.72 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.98/356.72 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.98x = 356.72 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.98x = 32,714.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,714.33/237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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