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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.95, 356.90 and 83.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.95, 356.90 and 83.87 is: 125.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.95 : 356.90 = 83.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.95/356.90 = 83.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.95x = 356.90 × 83.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.95x = 29,931.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,931.00/237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.79

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