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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.10, 158.86 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.10, 158.86 and 84.12 is: 116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.10 : 158.86 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.10/158.86 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.10x = 158.86 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.10x = 13,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,363.30/115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.10

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