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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.37, 357.56 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.37, 357.56 and 101.42 is: 152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.37 : 357.56 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.37/357.56 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.37x = 357.56 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.37x = 36,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,261.44/238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.12

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