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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114, 156.99 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114, 156.99 and 113.66 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114 : 156.99 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114/156.99 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114x = 156.99 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114x = 17,843.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,843.48/114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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