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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.39, 263.01 and 83.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.39, 263.01 and 83.92 is: 125.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.39 : 263.01 = 83.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.39/263.01 = 83.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.39x = 263.01 × 83.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.39x = 22,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071.80/175.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.84

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