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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.48, 152.52 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.48, 152.52 and 86.80 is: 119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.48 : 152.52 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.48/152.52 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.48x = 152.52 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.48x = 13,238.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,238.74/110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.83

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