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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113, 155.88 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113, 155.88 and 80.21 is: 110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113 : 155.88 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113/155.88 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113x = 155.88 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113x = 12,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,503.13/113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.65

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