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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.16, 155.88 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.16, 155.88 and 112.84 is: 155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.16 : 155.88 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.16/155.88 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.16x = 155.88 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.16x = 17,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,589.50/113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.44

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