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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 165.91 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 165.91 and 101.88 is: 152.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 165.91 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/165.91 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 165.91 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 16,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,901.57/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.56

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