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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.01, 472.53 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.01, 472.53 and 83.90 is: 125.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.01 : 472.53 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.01/472.53 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.01x = 472.53 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.01x = 39,646.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,646.45/315.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.86

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