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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.85, 176.94 and 83.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.85, 176.94 and 83.83 is: 125.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.85 : 176.94 = 83.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.85/176.94 = 83.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.85x = 176.94 × 83.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.85x = 14,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,832.88/117.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.86

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