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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.45, 165.48 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.45, 165.48 and 86.12 is: 129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.45 : 165.48 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.45/165.48 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.45x = 165.48 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.45x = 14,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250.31/110.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.03

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