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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.96, 156.14 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.96, 156.14 and 84.12 is: 116.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.96 : 156.14 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.96/156.14 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.96x = 156.14 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.96x = 13,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,134.50/112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.28

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