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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.03, 115.96 and 71.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.03, 115.96 and 71.74 is: 99.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.03 : 115.96 = 71.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.03/115.96 = 71.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.03x = 115.96 × 71.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.03x = 8,318.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,318.97/84.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.01

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