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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.18, 155.58 and 97.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.18, 155.58 and 97.58 is: 134.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.18 : 155.58 = 97.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.18/155.58 = 97.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.18x = 155.58 × 97.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.18x = 15,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181.50/113.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.14

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