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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.20, 165.06 and 85.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.20, 165.06 and 85.90 is: 128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.20 : 165.06 = 85.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.20/165.06 = 85.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.20x = 165.06 × 85.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.20x = 14,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178.65/110.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.66

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