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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.13, 155.94 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.13, 155.94 and 97.50 is: 134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.13 : 155.94 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.13/155.94 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.13x = 155.94 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.13x = 15,204.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,204.15/113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.40

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