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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.86, 153.07 and 69.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.86, 153.07 and 69.42 is: 95.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.86 : 153.07 = 69.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.86/153.07 = 69.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.86x = 153.07 × 69.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.86x = 10,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,626.52/110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.86

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