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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.46, 155.48 and 84.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.46, 155.48 and 84.97 is: 117.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.46 : 155.48 = 84.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.46/155.48 = 84.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.46x = 155.48 × 84.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.46x = 13,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,211.14/112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.47

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