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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.13, 155.96 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.13, 155.96 and 88.53 is: 122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.13 : 155.96 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.13/155.96 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.13x = 155.96 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.13x = 13,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,806.70/113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.04

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