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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.25, 165.24 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.25, 165.24 and 45.18 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.25 : 165.24 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.25/165.24 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.25x = 165.24 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.25x = 7,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,465.54/110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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