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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.58, 157 and 81.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.58, 157 and 81.04 is: 112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.58 : 157 = 81.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.58/157 = 81.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.58x = 157 × 81.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.58x = 12,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,723.28/113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.02

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