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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.45, 262.82 and 83.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.45, 262.82 and 83.87 is: 125.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.45 : 262.82 = 83.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.45/262.82 = 83.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.45x = 262.82 × 83.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.45x = 22,042.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,042.36/175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.63

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