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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.61, 152.31 and 85.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.61, 152.31 and 85.98 is: 118.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.61 : 152.31 = 85.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.61/152.31 = 85.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.61x = 152.31 × 85.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.61x = 13,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,095.61/110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.39

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