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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.93, 159.76 and 83.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.93, 159.76 and 83.12 is: 114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.93 : 159.76 = 83.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.93/159.76 = 83.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.93x = 159.76 × 83.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.93x = 13,279.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,279.44/115.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.55

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