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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.99, 115.83 and 73.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.99, 115.83 and 73.05 is: 100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.99 : 115.83 = 73.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.99/115.83 = 73.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.99x = 115.83 × 73.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.99x = 8,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,461.38/83.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.75

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