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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.54, 165.74 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.54, 165.74 and 45.52 is: 68.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.54 : 165.74 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.54/165.74 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.54x = 165.74 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.54x = 7,543.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,543.43/110.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.24

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