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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.07, 175.74 and 82.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.07, 175.74 and 82.69 is: 124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.07 : 175.74 = 82.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.07/175.74 = 82.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.07x = 175.74 × 82.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.07x = 14,531.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531.94/117.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.13

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