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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113, 156.62 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113, 156.62 and 111.10 is: 153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113 : 156.62 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113/156.62 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113x = 156.62 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113x = 17,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,400.48/113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.99

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