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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.72, 171.72 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.72, 171.72 and 84.15 is: 125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.72 : 171.72 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.72/171.72 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.72x = 171.72 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.72x = 14,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,450.24/114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.96

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