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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110, 164.70 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110, 164.70 and 101.50 is: 151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110 : 164.70 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110/164.70 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110x = 164.70 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110x = 16,717.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,717.05/110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.97

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