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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.20, 151.83 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.20, 151.83 and 85.56 is: 117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.20 : 151.83 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.20/151.83 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.20x = 151.83 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.20x = 12,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,990.57/110.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.88

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