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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.53, 156.73 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.53, 156.73 and 84 is: 115.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.53 : 156.73 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.53/156.73 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.53x = 156.73 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.53x = 13,165.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,165.32/113.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.96

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