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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.27, 156.25 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.27, 156.25 and 76.48 is: 105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.27 : 156.25 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.27/156.25 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.27x = 156.25 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.27x = 11,950
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,950/113.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.50

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