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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.19, 172.82 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.19, 172.82 and 84.68 is: 127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.19 : 172.82 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.19/172.82 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.19x = 172.82 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.19x = 14,634.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,634.40/115.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.05

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