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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.08, 158.62 and 83.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.08, 158.62 and 83.99 is: 115.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.08 : 158.62 = 83.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.08/158.62 = 83.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.08x = 158.62 × 83.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.08x = 13,322.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,322.49/115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.77

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