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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.43, 156.38 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.43, 156.38 and 104.07 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.43 : 156.38 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.43/156.38 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.43x = 156.38 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.43x = 16,273.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,273.95/113.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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