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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.29, 166.65 and 102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.29, 166.65 and 102.38 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.29 : 166.65 = 102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.29/166.65 = 102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.29x = 166.65 × 102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.29x = 17,061.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,061.63/111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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