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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.84, 159.88 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.84, 159.88 and 84.76 is: 116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.84 : 159.88 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.84/159.88 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.84x = 159.88 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.84x = 13,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,551.43/115.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.98

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