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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.17, 155.73 and 102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.17, 155.73 and 102.82 is: 141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.17 : 155.73 = 102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.17/155.73 = 102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.17x = 155.73 × 102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.17x = 16,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,012.16/113.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.49

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