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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.54, 155.67 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.54, 155.67 and 111.49 is: 152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.54 : 155.67 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.54/155.67 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.54x = 155.67 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.54x = 17,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,355.42/113.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.86

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