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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.02, 213.70 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.02, 213.70 and 113.52 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.02 : 213.70 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.02/213.70 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.02x = 213.70 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.02x = 24,259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,259.22/155.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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