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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.65, 152.84 and 86.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.65, 152.84 and 86.15 is: 118.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.65 : 152.84 = 86.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.65/152.84 = 86.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.65x = 152.84 × 86.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.65x = 13,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,165.97/110.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.99

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