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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 152.71 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 152.71 and 86.24 is: 118.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 152.71 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/152.71 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 152.71 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 13,169.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,169.88/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.97

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