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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.39, 152.15 and 83.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.39, 152.15 and 83.86 is: 115.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.39 : 152.15 = 83.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.39/152.15 = 83.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.39x = 152.15 × 83.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.39x = 12,758.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,758.50/110.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.58

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