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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 213.68 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 213.68 and 113.44 is: 156.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 213.68 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/213.68 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 213.68 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 24,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,239.86/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.39

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