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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.90, 152.93 and 86.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.90, 152.93 and 86.36 is: 119.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.90 : 152.93 = 86.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.90/152.93 = 86.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.90x = 152.93 × 86.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.90x = 13,205.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,205.84/110.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.08

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