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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.11, 262.54 and 83.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.11, 262.54 and 83.88 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.11 : 262.54 = 83.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.11/262.54 = 83.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.11x = 262.54 × 83.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.11x = 22,021.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021.96/175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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