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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.12, 114.72 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.12, 114.72 and 65.84 is: 90.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.12 : 114.72 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.12/114.72 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.12x = 114.72 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.12x = 7,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,553.16/83.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.87

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