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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 262.86 and 83.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 262.86 and 83.88 is: 125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 262.86 = 83.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/262.86 = 83.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 262.86 × 83.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 22,048.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,048.70/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.72

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