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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.74, 151.52 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.74, 151.52 and 85.14 is: 117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.74 : 151.52 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.74/151.52 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.74x = 151.52 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.74x = 12,899.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,899.99/109.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.55

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