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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.01, 355.52 and 82.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.01, 355.52 and 82.95 is: 124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.01 : 355.52 = 82.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.01/355.52 = 82.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.01x = 355.52 × 82.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.01x = 29,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,490.38/237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.43

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