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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 176.67 and 83.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 176.67 and 83.01 is: 124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 176.67 = 83.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/176.67 = 83.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 176.67 × 83.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 14,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665.38/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.58

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