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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.93, 160.05 and 84.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.93, 160.05 and 84.81 is: 117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.93 : 160.05 = 84.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.93/160.05 = 84.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.93x = 160.05 × 84.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.93x = 13,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,573.84/115.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.09

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