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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 154.64 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112, 154.64 and 84.40 is: 116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112 : 154.64 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112/154.64 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112x = 154.64 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112x = 13,051.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,051.62/112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.53

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