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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.26, 165.39 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.26, 165.39 and 45.26 is: 67.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.26 : 165.39 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.26/165.39 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.26x = 165.39 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.26x = 7,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,484.50/110.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.88

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