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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.58, 155.48 and 109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.58, 155.48 and 109.89 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.58 : 155.48 = 109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.58/155.48 = 109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.58x = 155.48 × 109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.58x = 17,085.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,085.15/113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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