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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.23, 166.55 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.23, 166.55 and 101.61 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.23 : 166.55 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.23/166.55 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.23x = 166.55 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.23x = 16,922.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,922.64/111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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