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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.18, 165.03 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.18, 165.03 and 101.18 is: 151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.18 : 165.03 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.18/165.03 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.18x = 165.03 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.18x = 16,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,697.74/110.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.55

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