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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.13, 166.70 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.13, 166.70 and 101.03 is: 151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.13 : 166.70 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.13/166.70 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.13x = 166.70 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.13x = 16,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,841.12/111.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.55

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