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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.81, 356.75 and 83.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.81, 356.75 and 83.69 is: 125.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.81 : 356.75 = 83.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.81/356.75 = 83.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.81x = 356.75 × 83.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.81x = 29,854.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,854.21/237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.54

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