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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 213.78 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 213.78 and 113.54 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 213.78 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/213.78 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 213.78 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 24,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,272.58/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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