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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.02, 155.98 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.02, 155.98 and 73.70 is: 101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.02 : 155.98 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.02/155.98 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.02x = 155.98 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.02x = 11,495.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,495.73/113.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.71

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