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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.34, 155.39 and 111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.34, 155.39 and 111.29 is: 152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.34 : 155.39 = 111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.34/155.39 = 111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.34x = 155.39 × 111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.34x = 17,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292.85/113.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.58

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