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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.15, 165.44 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.15, 165.44 and 101.12 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.15 : 165.44 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.15/165.44 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.15x = 165.44 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.15x = 16,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,729.20/110.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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