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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.37, 175.88 and 83.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.37, 175.88 and 83.20 is: 124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.37 : 175.88 = 83.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.37/175.88 = 83.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.37x = 175.88 × 83.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.37x = 14,633.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,633.57/117.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.67

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