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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.92, 157.98 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.92, 157.98 and 110.96 is: 153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.92 : 157.98 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.92/157.98 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.92x = 157.98 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.92x = 17,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,529.46/113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.88

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