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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.86, 153.18 and 86.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.86, 153.18 and 86.50 is: 119.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.86 : 153.18 = 86.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.86/153.18 = 86.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.86x = 153.18 × 86.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.86x = 13,250.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,250.07/110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.52

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