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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.04, 155.97 and 86.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.04, 155.97 and 86.84 is: 119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.04 : 155.97 = 86.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.04/155.97 = 86.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.04x = 155.97 × 86.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.04x = 13,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,543.65/113.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.81

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