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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.37, 155.97 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.37, 155.97 and 104.67 is: 144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.37 : 155.97 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.37/155.97 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.37x = 155.97 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.37x = 16,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,325.38/113.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.00

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