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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.36, 152.34 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.36, 152.34 and 85.41 is: 117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.36 : 152.34 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.36/152.34 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.36x = 152.34 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.36x = 13,011.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,011.36/110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.90

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