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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.28, 159.03 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.28, 159.03 and 84.14 is: 116.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.28 : 159.03 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.28/159.03 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.28x = 159.03 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.28x = 13,380.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,380.78/115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.07

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