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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.22, 172.92 and 84.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.22, 172.92 and 84.84 is: 127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.22 : 172.92 = 84.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.22/172.92 = 84.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.22x = 172.92 × 84.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.22x = 14,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,670.53/115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.33

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