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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.06, 262.56 and 83.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.06, 262.56 and 83.68 is: 125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.06 : 262.56 = 83.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.06/262.56 = 83.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.06x = 262.56 × 83.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.06x = 21,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,971.02/175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.51

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