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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.21, 154.90 and 84.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.21, 154.90 and 84.59 is: 116.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.21 : 154.90 = 84.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.21/154.90 = 84.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.21x = 154.90 × 84.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.21x = 13,101.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,101.79/112.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.77

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