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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.03, 155.96 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.03, 155.96 and 97.61 is: 134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.03 : 155.96 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.03/155.96 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.03x = 155.96 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.03x = 15,222.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,222.35/113.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.68

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