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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110, 151.80 and 84.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110, 151.80 and 84.17 is: 116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110 : 151.80 = 84.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110/151.80 = 84.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110x = 151.80 × 84.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110x = 12,777.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,777.01/110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.15

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