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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.80, 159.76 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.80, 159.76 and 84.68 is: 116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.80 : 159.76 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.80/159.76 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.80x = 159.76 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.80x = 13,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,528.48/115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.83

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