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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.44, 172.76 and 84.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.44, 172.76 and 84.93 is: 127.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.44 : 172.76 = 84.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.44/172.76 = 84.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.44x = 172.76 × 84.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.44x = 14,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,672.08/115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.10

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