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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.53, 164.78 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.53, 164.78 and 101.89 is: 151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.53 : 164.78 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.53/164.78 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.53x = 164.78 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.53x = 16,789.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,789.43/110.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.90

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