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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 155.70 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 155.70 and 87.16 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 155.70 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/155.70 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 155.70 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 13,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,570.81/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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