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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.32, 158.85 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.32, 158.85 and 84.15 is: 115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.32 : 158.85 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.32/158.85 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.32x = 158.85 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.32x = 13,367.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,367.23/115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.91

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