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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.26, 175.76 and 65.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.26, 175.76 and 65.83 is: 98.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.26 : 175.76 = 65.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.26/175.76 = 65.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.26x = 175.76 × 65.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.26x = 11,569.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,569.51/117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.66

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