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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.61, 263.21 and 83.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.61, 263.21 and 83.12 is: 124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.61 : 263.21 = 83.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.61/263.21 = 83.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.61x = 263.21 × 83.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.61x = 21,876.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,876.28/175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.57

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