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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.11, 248.85 and 101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.11, 248.85 and 101.13 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.11 : 248.85 = 101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.11/248.85 = 101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.11x = 248.85 × 101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.11x = 25,166.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,166.20/166.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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