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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.30, 152.36 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.30, 152.36 and 86.04 is: 118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.30 : 152.36 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.30/152.36 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.30x = 152.36 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.30x = 13,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,108.62/110.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.85

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