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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.67, 175.13 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.67, 175.13 and 82.47 is: 123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.67 : 175.13 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.67/175.13 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.67x = 175.13 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.67x = 14,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,442.56/116.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.79

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