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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.99, 115.92 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.99, 115.92 and 65.58 is: 90.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.99 : 115.92 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.99/115.92 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.99x = 115.92 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.99x = 7,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,602.03/83.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.52

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