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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.79, 356.72 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.79, 356.72 and 83.72 is: 125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.79 : 356.72 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.79/356.72 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.79x = 356.72 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.79x = 29,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,864.60/237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.59

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