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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.71, 152.62 and 86.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.71, 152.62 and 86.10 is: 118.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.71 : 152.62 = 86.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.71/152.62 = 86.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.71x = 152.62 × 86.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.71x = 13,140.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,140.58/110.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.69

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