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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 262.31 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 262.31 and 83.90 is: 125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 262.31 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/262.31 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 262.31 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 22,006.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,006.82/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.66

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