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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.86, 156.81 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.86, 156.81 and 90.19 is: 124.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.86 : 156.81 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.86/156.81 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.86x = 156.81 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.86x = 14,142.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,142.69/113.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.21

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