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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.63, 165.49 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.63, 165.49 and 101.42 is: 151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.63 : 165.49 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.63/165.49 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.63x = 165.49 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.63x = 16,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,782.66/110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.71

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