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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.24, 155.92 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.24, 155.92 and 108.63 is: 149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.24 : 155.92 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.24/155.92 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.24x = 155.92 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.24x = 16,937.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,937.59/113.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.57

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