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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.36, 154.87 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.36, 154.87 and 84.68 is: 116.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.36 : 154.87 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.36/154.87 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.36x = 154.87 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.36x = 13,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,114.39/112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.72

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