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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.20, 155.93 and 102.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.20, 155.93 and 102.67 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.20 : 155.93 = 102.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.20/155.93 = 102.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.20x = 155.93 × 102.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.20x = 16,008.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,008.43/113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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