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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.83, 157.12 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.83, 157.12 and 76.97 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.83 : 157.12 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.83/157.12 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.83x = 157.12 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.83x = 12,093.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,093.73/113.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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