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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.51, 165.54 and 101.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.51, 165.54 and 101.17 is: 151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.51 : 165.54 = 101.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.51/165.54 = 101.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.51x = 165.54 × 101.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.51x = 16,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,748.73/110.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.55

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