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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.97, 115.83 and 59.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.97, 115.83 and 59.13 is: 81.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.97 : 115.83 = 59.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.97/115.83 = 59.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.97x = 115.83 × 59.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.97x = 6,849.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,849.03/83.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.57

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