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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.13, 173.91 and 83.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.13, 173.91 and 83.67 is: 125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.13 : 173.91 = 83.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.13/173.91 = 83.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.13x = 173.91 × 83.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.13x = 14,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,551.05/116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.30

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