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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 165.96 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 165.96 and 45.61 is: 68.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 165.96 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/165.96 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 165.96 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 7,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569.21/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.45

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