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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.76, 156.70 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.76, 156.70 and 104.56 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.76 : 156.70 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.76/156.70 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.76x = 156.70 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.76x = 16,384.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,384.55/113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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