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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.94, 115.88 and 54.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.94, 115.88 and 54.85 is: 75.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.94 : 115.88 = 54.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.94/115.88 = 54.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.94x = 115.88 × 54.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.94x = 6,355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,355.45/83.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.71

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