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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83, 114.57 and 72.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83, 114.57 and 72.65 is: 100.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83 : 114.57 = 72.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83/114.57 = 72.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83x = 114.57 × 72.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83x = 8,323.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,323.51/83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.28

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