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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.96, 171.90 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.96, 171.90 and 84.20 is: 125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.96 : 171.90 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.96/171.90 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.96x = 171.90 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.96x = 14,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,473.98/114.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.91

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