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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.48, 155.02 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.48, 155.02 and 84.76 is: 116.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.48 : 155.02 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.48/155.02 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.48x = 155.02 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.48x = 13,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,139.50/112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.82

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