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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.14, 155.33 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.14, 155.33 and 102.16 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.14 : 155.33 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.14/155.33 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.14x = 155.33 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.14x = 15,868.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,868.00/113.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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