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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 159.57 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 159.57 and 84.60 is: 116.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 159.57 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/159.57 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 159.57 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 13,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,499.62/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.82

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