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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.18, 472.76 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.18, 472.76 and 84.06 is: 126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.18 : 472.76 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.18/472.76 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.18x = 472.76 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.18x = 39,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,737.42/315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.08

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