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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.09, 213.99 and 113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.09, 213.99 and 113.65 is: 156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.09 : 213.99 = 113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.09/213.99 = 113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.09x = 213.99 × 113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.09x = 24,320.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,320.85/155.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.82

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