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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.43, 155.54 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.43, 155.54 and 102.48 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.43 : 155.54 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.43/155.54 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.43x = 155.54 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.43x = 15,939.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,939.74/113.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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