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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.38, 172.89 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.38, 172.89 and 84.96 is: 127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.38 : 172.89 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.38/172.89 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.38x = 172.89 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.38x = 14,688.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,688.73/115.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.31

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