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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.62, 167.36 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.62, 167.36 and 101.23 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.62 : 167.36 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.62/167.36 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.62x = 167.36 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.62x = 16,941.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,941.85/111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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