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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.71, 157.05 and 76.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.71, 157.05 and 76.81 is: 106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.71 : 157.05 = 76.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.71/157.05 = 76.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.71x = 157.05 × 76.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.71x = 12,062.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,062.23/113.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.08

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