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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.10, 155.97 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.10, 155.97 and 111.66 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.10 : 155.97 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.10/155.97 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.10x = 155.97 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.10x = 17,415.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,415.61/113.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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