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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 262.69 and 83.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 262.69 and 83.99 is: 125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 262.69 = 83.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/262.69 = 83.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 262.69 × 83.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 22,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,063.78/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.82

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