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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.51, 152.56 and 86.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.51, 152.56 and 86.07 is: 118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.51 : 152.56 = 86.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.51/152.56 = 86.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.51x = 152.56 × 86.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.51x = 13,130.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,130.41/110.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.82

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