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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.76, 156.51 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.76, 156.51 and 98.24 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.76 : 156.51 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.76/156.51 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.76x = 156.51 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.76x = 15,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,374.76/113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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