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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 152.74 and 84.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 152.74 and 84.56 is: 116.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 152.74 = 84.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/152.74 = 84.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 152.74 × 84.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 12,915.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,915.69/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.65

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