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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.87, 356.92 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.87, 356.92 and 107.96 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.87 : 356.92 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.87/356.92 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.87x = 356.92 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.87x = 38,533.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,533.08/237.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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