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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.26, 154.93 and 84.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.26, 154.93 and 84.77 is: 116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.26 : 154.93 = 84.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.26/154.93 = 84.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.26x = 154.93 × 84.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.26x = 13,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,132.64/112.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.98

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