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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.36, 159.23 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.36, 159.23 and 84.38 is: 116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.36 : 159.23 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.36/159.23 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.36x = 159.23 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.36x = 13,435.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,435.24/115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.47

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