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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.74, 156.72 and 109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.74, 156.72 and 109.54 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.74 : 156.72 = 109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.74/156.72 = 109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.74x = 156.72 × 109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.74x = 17,167.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,167.11/113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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