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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.59, 156.76 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.59, 156.76 and 61.84 is: 85.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.59 : 156.76 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.59/156.76 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.59x = 156.76 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.59x = 9,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,694.63/113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.34

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