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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.76, 152.83 and 86.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.76, 152.83 and 86.38 is: 119.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.76 : 152.83 = 86.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.76/152.83 = 86.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.76x = 152.83 × 86.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.76x = 13,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,201.46/110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.19

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