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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.43, 166.86 and 101.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.43, 166.86 and 101.17 is: 151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.43 : 166.86 = 101.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.43/166.86 = 101.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.43x = 166.86 × 101.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.43x = 16,879.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,879.89/111.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.49

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