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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.87, 156.66 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.87, 156.66 and 105.17 is: 144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.87 : 156.66 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.87/156.66 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.87x = 156.66 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.87x = 16,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,475.93/113.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.69

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