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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.82, 156.84 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.82, 156.84 and 102.18 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.82 : 156.84 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.82/156.84 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.82x = 156.84 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.82x = 16,025.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025.91/113.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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