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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.53, 155.35 and 83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.53, 155.35 and 83 is: 114.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.53 : 155.35 = 83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.53/155.35 = 83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.53x = 155.35 × 83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.53x = 12,894.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,894.05/112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.58

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