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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.07, 155.93 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.07, 155.93 and 85.44 is: 117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.07 : 155.93 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.07/155.93 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.07x = 155.93 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.07x = 13,322.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,322.23/113.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.82

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