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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.11, 155.74 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.11, 155.74 and 86.91 is: 119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.11 : 155.74 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.11/155.74 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.11x = 155.74 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.11x = 13,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,535.36/113.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.67

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