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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.14, 155.72 and 104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.14, 155.72 and 104.78 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.14 : 155.72 = 104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.14/155.72 = 104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.14x = 155.72 × 104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.14x = 16,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,316.34/113.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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