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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.08, 155.98 and 78.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.08, 155.98 and 78.52 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.08 : 155.98 = 78.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.08/155.98 = 78.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.08x = 155.98 × 78.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.08x = 12,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,247.55/113.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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