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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.81, 172 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.81, 172 and 84.33 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.81 : 172 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.81/172 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.81x = 172 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.81x = 14,504.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,504.76/114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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