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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 159.96 and 83.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 159.96 and 83.36 is: 114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 159.96 = 83.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/159.96 = 83.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 159.96 × 83.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 13,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,334.27/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.95

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