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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.32, 165.62 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.32, 165.62 and 86.02 is: 129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.32 : 165.62 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.32/165.62 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.32x = 165.62 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.32x = 14,246.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,246.63/110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.14

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