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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.12, 115.90 and 74.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.12, 115.90 and 74.89 is: 103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.12 : 115.90 = 74.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.12/115.90 = 74.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.12x = 115.90 × 74.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.12x = 8,679.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,679.75/84.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.18

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