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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.63, 156.36 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.63, 156.36 and 112.92 is: 155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.63 : 156.36 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.63/156.36 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.63x = 156.36 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.63x = 17,656.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,656.17/113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.38

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