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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.15, 355.77 and 83.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.15, 355.77 and 83.09 is: 124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.15 : 355.77 = 83.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.15/355.77 = 83.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.15x = 355.77 × 83.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.15x = 29,559.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,559.15/237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.64

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