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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.13, 114.78 and 59.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.13, 114.78 and 59.86 is: 82.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.13 : 114.78 = 59.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.13/114.78 = 59.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.13x = 114.78 × 59.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.13x = 6,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870.73/83.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.65

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