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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.22, 175.73 and 84.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.22, 175.73 and 84.64 is: 126.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.22 : 175.73 = 84.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.22/175.73 = 84.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.22x = 175.73 × 84.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.22x = 14,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,873.58/117.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.89

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