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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.16, 115.67 and 73.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.16, 115.67 and 73.72 is: 101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.16 : 115.67 = 73.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.16/115.67 = 73.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.16x = 115.67 × 73.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.16x = 8,527.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,527.19/84.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.32

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