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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.40, 152.22 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.40, 152.22 and 86.88 is: 119.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.40 : 152.22 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.40/152.22 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.40x = 152.22 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.40x = 13,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,224.87/110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.79

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