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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.62, 165.91 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.62, 165.91 and 45.61 is: 68.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.62 : 165.91 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.62/165.91 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.62x = 165.91 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.62x = 7,567.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567.16/110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.41

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