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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.27, 152.21 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.27, 152.21 and 85.68 is: 118.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.27 : 152.21 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.27/152.21 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.27x = 152.21 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.27x = 13,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,041.57/110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.27

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