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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 152.40 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 152.40 and 85.92 is: 118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 152.40 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/152.40 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 152.40 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 13,094.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,094.21/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.41

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