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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.87, 176.76 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.87, 176.76 and 83.58 is: 125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.87 : 176.76 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.87/176.76 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.87x = 176.76 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.87x = 14,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,773.60/117.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.34

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