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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.12, 355.37 and 82.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.12, 355.37 and 82.91 is: 124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.12 : 355.37 = 82.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.12/355.37 = 82.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.12x = 355.37 × 82.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.12x = 29,461.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,461.54/237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.25

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