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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.54, 165.90 and 42.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.54, 165.90 and 42.12 is: 63.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.54 : 165.90 = 42.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.54/165.90 = 42.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.54x = 165.90 × 42.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.54x = 6,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,987.71/110.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.22

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