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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.75, 175.13 and 82.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.75, 175.13 and 82.55 is: 123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.75 : 175.13 = 82.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.75/175.13 = 82.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.75x = 175.13 × 82.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.75x = 14,456.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,456.98/116.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.83

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