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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.17, 155.89 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.17, 155.89 and 94.85 is: 130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.17 : 155.89 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.17/155.89 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.17x = 155.89 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.17x = 14,786.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,786.17/113.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.65

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