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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.70, 176.19 and 83.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.70, 176.19 and 83.35 is: 124.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.70 : 176.19 = 83.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.70/176.19 = 83.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.70x = 176.19 × 83.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.70x = 14,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,685.44/117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.77

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