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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.57, 165.53 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.57, 165.53 and 86.45 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.57 : 165.53 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.57/165.53 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.57x = 165.53 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.57x = 14,308.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,308.81/110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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