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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.31, 263.06 and 84.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.31, 263.06 and 84.03 is: 126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.31 : 263.06 = 84.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.31/263.06 = 84.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.31x = 263.06 × 84.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.31x = 22,103.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,103.83/175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.09

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