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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.96, 156.93 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.96, 156.93 and 110.45 is: 152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.96 : 156.93 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.96/156.93 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.96x = 156.93 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.96x = 17,332.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,332.92/113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.10

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