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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.41, 155.16 and 84.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.41, 155.16 and 84.54 is: 116.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.41 : 155.16 = 84.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.41/155.16 = 84.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.41x = 155.16 × 84.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.41x = 13,117.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,117.23/112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.69

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