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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.68, 165.79 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.68, 165.79 and 86.28 is: 129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.68 : 165.79 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.68/165.79 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.68x = 165.79 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.68x = 14,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,303.60/110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.24

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