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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 355.68 and 83.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 355.68 and 83.00 is: 124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 355.68 = 83.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/355.68 = 83.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 355.68 × 83.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 29,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,522.02/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.53

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