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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.81, 356.66 and 83.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.81, 356.66 and 83.71 is: 125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.81 : 356.66 = 83.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.81/356.66 = 83.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.81x = 356.66 × 83.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.81x = 29,856.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,856.01/237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.55

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