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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.52, 156.78 and 84.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.52, 156.78 and 84.54 is: 116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.52 : 156.78 = 84.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.52/156.78 = 84.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.52x = 156.78 × 84.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.52x = 13,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,254.18/113.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.76

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