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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.01, 262.31 and 83.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.01, 262.31 and 83.51 is: 125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.01 : 262.31 = 83.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.01/262.31 = 83.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.01x = 262.31 × 83.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.01x = 21,904.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,904.41/175.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.16

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