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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 213.83 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 213.83 and 113.62 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 213.83 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/213.83 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 213.83 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 24,295.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,295.74/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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