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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.67, 115.44 and 61.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.67, 115.44 and 61.85 is: 85.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.67 : 115.44 = 61.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.67/115.44 = 61.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.67x = 115.44 × 61.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.67x = 7,139.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139.96/83.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.33

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