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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.61, 156.93 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.61, 156.93 and 91.86 is: 126.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.61 : 156.93 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.61/156.93 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.61x = 156.93 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.61x = 14,415.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,415.59/113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.89

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