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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.57, 166.99 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.57, 166.99 and 101.18 is: 151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.57 : 166.99 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.57/166.99 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.57x = 166.99 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.57x = 16,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,896.40/111.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.44

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