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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.76, 165.18 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.76, 165.18 and 101.40 is: 151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.76 : 165.18 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.76/165.18 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.76x = 165.18 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.76x = 16,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,749.25/110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.22

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