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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 152.68 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 152.68 and 86.12 is: 118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 152.68 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/152.68 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 152.68 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 13,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,148.80/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.76

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