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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.03, 115.83 and 70.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.03, 115.83 and 70.26 is: 96.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.03 : 115.83 = 70.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.03/115.83 = 70.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.03x = 115.83 × 70.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.03x = 8,138.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138.22/84.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.85

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