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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83, 114.29 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83, 114.29 and 71.84 is: 98.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83 : 114.29 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83/114.29 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83x = 114.29 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83x = 8,210.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210.59/83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.92

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