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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.86, 115.72 and 59.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.86, 115.72 and 59.25 is: 81.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.86 : 115.72 = 59.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.86/115.72 = 59.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.86x = 115.72 × 59.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.86x = 6,856.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,856.41/83.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.76

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