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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.92, 356.86 and 107.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.92, 356.86 and 107.89 is: 161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.92 : 356.86 = 107.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.92/356.86 = 107.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.92x = 356.86 × 107.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.92x = 38,501.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,501.63/237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.83

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