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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.36, 164.89 and 86.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.36, 164.89 and 86.33 is: 128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.36 : 164.89 = 86.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.36/164.89 = 86.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.36x = 164.89 × 86.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.36x = 14,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234.95/110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.99

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