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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.18, 151.97 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.18, 151.97 and 85.68 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.18 : 151.97 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.18/151.97 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.18x = 151.97 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.18x = 13,020.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,020.36/110.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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