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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.28, 152.10 and 85.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.28, 152.10 and 85.72 is: 118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.28 : 152.10 = 85.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.28/152.10 = 85.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.28x = 152.10 × 85.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.28x = 13,038.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,038.01/110.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.23

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