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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.83, 162.52 and 83.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.83, 162.52 and 83.27 is: 114.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.83 : 162.52 = 83.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.83/162.52 = 83.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.83x = 162.52 × 83.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.83x = 13,532.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,532.62/117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.85

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