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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.03, 175.33 and 84.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.03, 175.33 and 84.02 is: 125.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.03 : 175.33 = 84.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.03/175.33 = 84.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.03x = 175.33 × 84.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.03x = 14,730.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,730.58/117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.87

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