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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.69, 152.73 and 85.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.69, 152.73 and 85.82 is: 118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.69 : 152.73 = 85.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.69/152.73 = 85.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.69x = 152.73 × 85.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.69x = 13,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,106.52/110.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.41

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