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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.98, 356.85 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.98, 356.85 and 89.64 is: 134.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.98 : 356.85 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.98/356.85 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.98x = 356.85 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.98x = 31,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,988.03/237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.41

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