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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.24, 166.50 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.24, 166.50 and 102.20 is: 152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.24 : 166.50 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.24/166.50 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.24x = 166.50 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.24x = 17,016.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,016.30/111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.97

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