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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.58, 165.85 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.58, 165.85 and 101.25 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.58 : 165.85 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.58/165.85 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.58x = 165.85 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.58x = 16,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,792.06/111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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