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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.13, 175.41 and 82.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.13, 175.41 and 82.73 is: 123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.13 : 175.41 = 82.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.13/175.41 = 82.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.13x = 175.41 × 82.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.13x = 14,511.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,511.67/117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.89

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