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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.80, 152.96 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.80, 152.96 and 86.16 is: 118.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.80 : 152.96 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.80/152.96 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.80x = 152.96 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.80x = 13,179.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,179.03/110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.94

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