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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.76, 155.88 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.76, 155.88 and 111.42 is: 152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.76 : 155.88 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.76/155.88 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.76x = 155.88 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.76x = 17,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,368.15/113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.67

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