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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 158.89 and 84.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 158.89 and 84.13 is: 116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 158.89 = 84.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/158.89 = 84.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 158.89 × 84.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 13,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,367.42/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.13

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