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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.04, 153.34 and 86.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.04, 153.34 and 86.23 is: 119.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.04 : 153.34 = 86.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.04/153.34 = 86.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.04x = 153.34 × 86.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.04x = 13,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,222.97/111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.09

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