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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 175.68 and 82.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 175.68 and 82.94 is: 124.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 175.68 = 82.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/175.68 = 82.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 175.68 × 82.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 14,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,570.02/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.27

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