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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113, 155.89 and 66.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113, 155.89 and 66.35 is: 91.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113 : 155.89 = 66.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113/155.89 = 66.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113x = 155.89 × 66.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113x = 10,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,342.52/113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.53

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