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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.65, 165.97 and 42.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.65, 165.97 and 42.15 is: 63.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.65 : 165.97 = 42.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.65/165.97 = 42.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.65x = 165.97 × 42.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.65x = 6,995.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,995.42/110.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.22

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