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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.89, 173.68 and 84.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.89, 173.68 and 84.91 is: 127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.89 : 173.68 = 84.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.89/173.68 = 84.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.89x = 173.68 × 84.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.89x = 14,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,746.74/115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.25

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