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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.62, 152.66 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.62, 152.66 and 84.34 is: 116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.62 : 152.66 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.62/152.66 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.62x = 152.66 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.62x = 12,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,874.16/110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.39

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