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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.36, 165.39 and 86.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.36, 165.39 and 86.32 is: 129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.36 : 165.39 = 86.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.36/165.39 = 86.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.36x = 165.39 × 86.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.36x = 14,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,276.46/110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.36

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