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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.80, 160.02 and 84.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.80, 160.02 and 84.84 is: 117.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.80 : 160.02 = 84.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.80/160.02 = 84.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.80x = 160.02 × 84.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.80x = 13,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,576.10/115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.24

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