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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.17, 158.79 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.17, 158.79 and 84.06 is: 115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.17 : 158.79 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.17/158.79 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.17x = 158.79 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.17x = 13,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,347.89/115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.90

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