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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.75, 159.54 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.75, 159.54 and 84.62 is: 116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.75 : 159.54 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.75/159.54 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.75x = 159.54 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.75x = 13,499.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,499.93/115.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.63

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