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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.59, 168.16 and 100.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.59, 168.16 and 100.77 is: 151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.59 : 168.16 = 100.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.59/168.16 = 100.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.59x = 168.16 × 100.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.59x = 16,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,945.48/111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.85

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