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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.09, 152.06 and 86.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.09, 152.06 and 86.81 is: 119.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.09 : 152.06 = 86.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.09/152.06 = 86.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.09x = 152.06 × 86.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.09x = 13,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,199.13/110.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.90

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