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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.36, 166.95 and 101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.36, 166.95 and 101.33 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.36 : 166.95 = 101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.36/166.95 = 101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.36x = 166.95 × 101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.36x = 16,916.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,916.21/111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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