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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 176.12 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 176.12 and 83.55 is: 125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 176.12 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/176.12 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 176.12 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 14,714.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,714.86/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.00

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