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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.04, 165.15 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.04, 165.15 and 86.14 is: 129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.04 : 165.15 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.04/165.15 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.04x = 165.15 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.04x = 14,226.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,226.02/110.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.28

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