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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.15, 153.23 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.15, 153.23 and 101.70 is: 140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.15 : 153.23 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.15/153.23 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.15x = 153.23 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.15x = 15,582.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,582.98/111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.20

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