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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.68, 154.04 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.68, 154.04 and 84 is: 115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.68 : 154.04 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.68/154.04 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.68x = 154.04 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.68x = 12,939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,939.57/111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.87

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