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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.26, 152.04 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.26, 152.04 and 85.66 is: 118.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.26 : 152.04 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.26/152.04 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.26x = 152.04 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.26x = 13,023.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,023.75/110.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.12

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