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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.13, 159.99 and 83.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.13, 159.99 and 83.33 is: 114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.13 : 159.99 = 83.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.13/159.99 = 83.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.13x = 159.99 × 83.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.13x = 13,331.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,331.17/116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.80

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