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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.04, 155.52 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.04, 155.52 and 98.52 is: 135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.04 : 155.52 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.04/155.52 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.04x = 155.52 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.04x = 15,321.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,321.83/113.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.54

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