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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.76, 151.56 and 83.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.76, 151.56 and 83.84 is: 115.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.76 : 151.56 = 83.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.76/151.56 = 83.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.76x = 151.56 × 83.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.76x = 12,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,706.79/109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.77

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