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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.01, 172.59 and 84.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.01, 172.59 and 84.65 is: 127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.01 : 172.59 = 84.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.01/172.59 = 84.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.01x = 172.59 × 84.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.01x = 14,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,609.74/115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.04

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