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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.18, 165.18 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.18, 165.18 and 86.24 is: 129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.18 : 165.18 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.18/165.18 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.18x = 165.18 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.18x = 14,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245.12/110.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.29

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