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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.23, 165.16 and 46.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.23, 165.16 and 46.03 is: 68.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.23 : 165.16 = 46.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.23/165.16 = 46.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.23x = 165.16 × 46.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.23x = 7,602.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,602.31/110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.97

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