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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.96, 118.32 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.96, 118.32 and 84.96 is: 118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.96 : 118.32 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.96/118.32 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.96x = 118.32 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.96x = 10,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,052.47/84.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.32

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