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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 155.98 and 86.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 155.98 and 86.74 is: 119.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 155.98 = 86.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/155.98 = 86.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 155.98 × 86.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 13,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,529.42/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.90

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