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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.99, 356.71 and 101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.99, 356.71 and 101.01 is: 151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.99 : 356.71 = 101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.99/356.71 = 101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.99x = 356.71 × 101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.99x = 36,031.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,031.28/237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.40

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