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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.22, 158.96 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.22, 158.96 and 84.06 is: 115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.22 : 158.96 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.22/158.96 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.22x = 158.96 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.22x = 13,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,362.18/115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.97

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