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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.67, 165.70 and 86.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.67, 165.70 and 86.98 is: 130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.67 : 165.70 = 86.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.67/165.70 = 86.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.67x = 165.70 × 86.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.67x = 14,412.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,412.15/110.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.23

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