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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.07, 172.22 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.07, 172.22 and 84.60 is: 126.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.07 : 172.22 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.07/172.22 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.07x = 172.22 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.07x = 14,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569.39/115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.62

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