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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.69, 356.56 and 83.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.69, 356.56 and 83.56 is: 125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.69 : 356.56 = 83.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.69/356.56 = 83.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.69x = 356.56 × 83.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.69x = 29,794.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,794.15/237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.35

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