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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.17, 114.69 and 58.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.17, 114.69 and 58.56 is: 80.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.17 : 114.69 = 58.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.17/114.69 = 58.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.17x = 114.69 × 58.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.17x = 6,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716.25/83.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.75

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