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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.20, 165.09 and 86.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.20, 165.09 and 86.03 is: 128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.20 : 165.09 = 86.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.20/165.09 = 86.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.20x = 165.09 × 86.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.20x = 14,202.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,202.69/110.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.88

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