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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.93, 176.76 and 83.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.93, 176.76 and 83.51 is: 125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.93 : 176.76 = 83.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.93/176.76 = 83.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.93x = 176.76 × 83.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.93x = 14,761.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,761.01/117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.16

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