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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.27, 152.00 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.27, 152.00 and 86.92 is: 119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.27 : 152.00 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.27/152.00 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.27x = 152.00 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.27x = 13,211.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,211.92/110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.81

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