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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.14, 167.99 and 84.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.14, 167.99 and 84.77 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.14 : 167.99 = 84.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.14/167.99 = 84.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.14x = 167.99 × 84.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.14x = 14,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,239.25/112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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