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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.94, 153.24 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.94, 153.24 and 86.64 is: 119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.94 : 153.24 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.94/153.24 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.94x = 153.24 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.94x = 13,276.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,276.71/110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.67

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