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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.34, 173.06 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.34, 173.06 and 84.44 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.34 : 173.06 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.34/173.06 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.34x = 173.06 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.34x = 14,613.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,613.19/115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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