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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.73, 156.92 and 81.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.73, 156.92 and 81.06 is: 111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.73 : 156.92 = 81.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.73/156.92 = 81.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.73x = 156.92 × 81.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.73x = 12,719.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,719.53/113.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.84

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