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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.10, 172.52 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.10, 172.52 and 84.60 is: 126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.10 : 172.52 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.10/172.52 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.10x = 172.52 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.10x = 14,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,595.19/115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.80

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