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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.02, 165.03 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.02, 165.03 and 45.90 is: 68.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.02 : 165.03 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.02/165.03 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.02x = 165.03 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.02x = 7,574.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,574.88/110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.85

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