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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.27, 154.87 and 84.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.27, 154.87 and 84.59 is: 116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.27 : 154.87 = 84.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.27/154.87 = 84.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.27x = 154.87 × 84.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.27x = 13,099.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,099.47/112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.68

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