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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.76, 156.84 and 76.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.76, 156.84 and 76.84 is: 105.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.76 : 156.84 = 76.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.76/156.84 = 76.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.76x = 156.84 × 76.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.76x = 12,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,051.59/113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.94

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