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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.61, 165.77 and 86.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.61, 165.77 and 86.57 is: 129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.61 : 165.77 = 86.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.61/165.77 = 86.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.61x = 165.77 × 86.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.61x = 14,350.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,350.28/110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.74

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