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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.21, 155.77 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.21, 155.77 and 110.18 is: 151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.21 : 155.77 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.21/155.77 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.21x = 155.77 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.21x = 17,161.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,161.68/113.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.59

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