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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.81, 159.84 and 84.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.81, 159.84 and 84.83 is: 117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.81 : 159.84 = 84.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.81/159.84 = 84.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.81x = 159.84 × 84.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.81x = 13,559.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,559.23/115.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.08

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