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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.01, 155.80 and 89.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.01, 155.80 and 89.77 is: 123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.01 : 155.80 = 89.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.01/155.80 = 89.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.01x = 155.80 × 89.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.01x = 13,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,985.68/113.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.76

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