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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.12, 166.71 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.12, 166.71 and 101.04 is: 151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.12 : 166.71 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.12/166.71 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.12x = 166.71 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.12x = 16,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,844.38/111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.59

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