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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.22, 159.22 and 84.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.22, 159.22 and 84.18 is: 116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.22 : 159.22 = 84.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.22/159.22 = 84.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.22x = 159.22 × 84.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.22x = 13,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,403.14/115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.33

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