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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.97, 151.91 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.97, 151.91 and 86.68 is: 119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.97 : 151.91 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.97/151.91 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.97x = 151.91 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.97x = 13,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,167.56/109.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.74

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