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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.34, 152.08 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.34, 152.08 and 85.74 is: 118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.34 : 152.08 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.34/152.08 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.34x = 152.08 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.34x = 13,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,039.34/110.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.17

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