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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.79, 156.93 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.79, 156.93 and 90.44 is: 124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.79 : 156.93 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.79/156.93 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.79x = 156.93 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.79x = 14,191.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,191.96/113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.72

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