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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.32, 155.56 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.32, 155.56 and 105.60 is: 144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.32 : 155.56 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.32/155.56 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.32x = 155.56 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.32x = 16,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,427.14/113.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.96

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