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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.72, 356.52 and 83.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.72, 356.52 and 83.60 is: 125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.72 : 356.52 = 83.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.72/356.52 = 83.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.72x = 356.52 × 83.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.72x = 29,805.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,805.07/237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.38

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