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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.52, 162.20 and 83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.52, 162.20 and 83 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.52 : 162.20 = 83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.52/162.20 = 83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.52x = 162.20 × 83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.52x = 13,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,462.60/117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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