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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.52, 165.71 and 45.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.52, 165.71 and 45.51 is: 68.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.52 : 165.71 = 45.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.52/165.71 = 45.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.52x = 165.71 × 45.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.52x = 7,541.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,541.46/110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.24

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