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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.52, 166.23 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.52, 166.23 and 101.25 is: 152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.52 : 166.23 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.52/166.23 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.52x = 166.23 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.52x = 16,830.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,830.79/110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.29

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