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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.09, 175.55 and 82.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.09, 175.55 and 82.85 is: 124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.09 : 175.55 = 82.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.09/175.55 = 82.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.09x = 175.55 × 82.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.09x = 14,543.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,543.03/117.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.20

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