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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.84, 156.63 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.84, 156.63 and 110.80 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.84 : 156.63 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.84/156.63 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.84x = 156.63 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.84x = 17,354.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,354.60/113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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