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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113, 156.03 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113, 156.03 and 98.30 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113 : 156.03 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113/156.03 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113x = 156.03 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113x = 15,337.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,337.75/113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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