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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.96, 157.26 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.96, 157.26 and 81.27 is: 112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.96 : 157.26 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.96/157.26 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.96x = 157.26 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.96x = 12,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,780.52/113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.15

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