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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.41, 165.70 and 86.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.41, 165.70 and 86.11 is: 129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.41 : 165.70 = 86.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.41/165.70 = 86.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.41x = 165.70 × 86.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.41x = 14,268.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,268.57/110.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.23

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