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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.04, 151.77 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.04, 151.77 and 85.44 is: 117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.04 : 151.77 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.04/151.77 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.04x = 151.77 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.04x = 12,967.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967.23/110.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.84

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