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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.31, 159.09 and 84.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.31, 159.09 and 84.26 is: 116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.31 : 159.09 = 84.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.31/159.09 = 84.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.31x = 159.09 × 84.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.31x = 13,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,405.01/115.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.26

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