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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.67, 156.95 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.67, 156.95 and 89.06 is: 122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.67 : 156.95 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.67/156.95 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.67x = 156.95 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.67x = 13,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,978.58/113.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.98

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