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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.73, 159.77 and 83.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.73, 159.77 and 83.20 is: 114.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.73 : 159.77 = 83.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.73/159.77 = 83.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.73x = 159.77 × 83.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.73x = 13,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,292.86/115.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.86

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