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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.11, 262.66 and 83.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.11, 262.66 and 83.53 is: 125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.11 : 262.66 = 83.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.11/262.66 = 83.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.11x = 262.66 × 83.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.11x = 21,940.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,940.20/175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.29

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