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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.02, 166.28 and 102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.02, 166.28 and 102.14 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.02 : 166.28 = 102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.02/166.28 = 102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.02x = 166.28 × 102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.02x = 16,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,983.84/111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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