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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.16, 165.46 and 86.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.16, 165.46 and 86.26 is: 129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.16 : 165.46 = 86.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.16/165.46 = 86.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.16x = 165.46 × 86.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.16x = 14,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,272.58/110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.56

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