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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.89, 172.53 and 84.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.89, 172.53 and 84.51 is: 126.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.89 : 172.53 = 84.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.89/172.53 = 84.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.89x = 172.53 × 84.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.89x = 14,580.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,580.51/114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.91

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