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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.70, 157.01 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.70, 157.01 and 89.25 is: 123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.70 : 157.01 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.70/157.01 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.70x = 157.01 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.70x = 14,012.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012.70/113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.24

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