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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.02, 155.91 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.02, 155.91 and 76.23 is: 105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.02 : 155.91 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.02/155.91 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.02x = 155.91 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.02x = 11,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,885.02/113.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.16

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