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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.83, 155.52 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.83, 155.52 and 83.26 is: 114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.83 : 155.52 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.83/155.52 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.83x = 155.52 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.83x = 12,948.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,948.60/112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.76

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