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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.73, 165.96 and 86.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.73, 165.96 and 86.43 is: 129.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.73 : 165.96 = 86.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.73/165.96 = 86.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.73x = 165.96 × 86.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.73x = 14,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,343.92/110.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.54

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