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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.60, 166.01 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.60, 166.01 and 102.50 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.60 : 166.01 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.60/166.01 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.60x = 166.01 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.60x = 17,014.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,014.68/110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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