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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.11, 155.98 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.11, 155.98 and 101.63 is: 140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.11 : 155.98 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.11/155.98 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.11x = 155.98 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.11x = 15,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,852.25/113.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.15

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