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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 166.83 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 166.83 and 101.46 is: 152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 166.83 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/166.83 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 166.83 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 16,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,926.57/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.49

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