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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.44, 166.80 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.44, 166.80 and 101.48 is: 151.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.44 : 166.80 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.44/166.80 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.44x = 166.80 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.44x = 16,926.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,926.86/111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.89

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