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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113, 155.61 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113, 155.61 and 112.66 is: 155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113 : 155.61 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113/155.61 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113x = 155.61 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113x = 17,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,531.02/113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.14

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