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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.99, 357.18 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.99, 357.18 and 101.16 is: 151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.99 : 357.18 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.99/357.18 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.99x = 357.18 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.99x = 36,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,132.33/237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.82

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