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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.46, 165.59 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.46, 165.59 and 45.45 is: 68.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.46 : 165.59 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.46/165.59 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.46x = 165.59 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.46x = 7,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,526.07/110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.13

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