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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.01, 151.84 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.01, 151.84 and 85.41 is: 117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.01 : 151.84 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.01/151.84 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.01x = 151.84 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.01x = 12,968.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,968.65/110.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.89

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