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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.89, 157.06 and 104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.89, 157.06 and 104.41 is: 143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.89 : 157.06 = 104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.89/157.06 = 104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.89x = 157.06 × 104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.89x = 16,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,397.49/113.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.98

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