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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.13, 155.81 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.13, 155.81 and 92.31 is: 127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.13 : 155.81 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.13/155.81 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.13x = 155.81 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.13x = 14,382.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,382.36/113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.13

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