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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.39, 114.95 and 58.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.39, 114.95 and 58.75 is: 80.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.39 : 114.95 = 58.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.39/114.95 = 58.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.39x = 114.95 × 58.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.39x = 6,753.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,753.17/83.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.99

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