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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.76, 152.98 and 86.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.76, 152.98 and 86.32 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.76 : 152.98 = 86.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.76/152.98 = 86.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.76x = 152.98 × 86.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.76x = 13,205.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,205.23/110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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