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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 152.85 and 86.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 152.85 and 86.26 is: 118.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 152.85 = 86.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/152.85 = 86.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 152.85 × 86.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 13,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,184.84/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.87

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