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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.13, 155.84 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.13, 155.84 and 81.96 is: 112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.13 : 155.84 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.13/155.84 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.13x = 155.84 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.13x = 12,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,772.65/113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.90

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