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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 166.08 and 100.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 166.08 and 100.47 is: 150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 166.08 = 100.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/166.08 = 100.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 166.08 × 100.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 16,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,686.06/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.53

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