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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.04, 151.62 and 85.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.04, 151.62 and 85.43 is: 117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.04 : 151.62 = 85.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.04/151.62 = 85.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.04x = 151.62 × 85.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.04x = 12,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,952.90/110.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.71

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