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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.28, 151.89 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.28, 151.89 and 86.93 is: 119.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.28 : 151.89 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.28/151.89 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.28x = 151.89 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.28x = 13,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,203.28/110.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.73

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