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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 152.35 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 152.35 and 85.91 is: 118.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 152.35 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/152.35 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 152.35 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 13,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,087.41/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.46

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