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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.00, 213.82 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.00, 213.82 and 113.69 is: 156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.00 : 213.82 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.00/213.82 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.00x = 213.82 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.00x = 24,309.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,309.45/155.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.83

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