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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.10, 115.97 and 59.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.10, 115.97 and 59.23 is: 81.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.10 : 115.97 = 59.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.10/115.97 = 59.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.10x = 115.97 × 59.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.10x = 6,868.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,868.90/84.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.68

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