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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.41, 172.95 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.41, 172.95 and 84.74 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.41 : 172.95 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.41/172.95 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.41x = 172.95 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.41x = 14,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,654.92/115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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