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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.64, 171.57 and 84.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.64, 171.57 and 84.07 is: 125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.64 : 171.57 = 84.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.64/171.57 = 84.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.64x = 171.57 × 84.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.64x = 14,423.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,423.89/114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.82

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