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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.56, 161.06 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.56, 161.06 and 113.15 is: 156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.56 : 161.06 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.56/161.06 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.56x = 161.06 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.56x = 18,223.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,223.82/116.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.34

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