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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.65, 166.05 and 42.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.65, 166.05 and 42.23 is: 63.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.65 : 166.05 = 42.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.65/166.05 = 42.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.65x = 166.05 × 42.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.65x = 7,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012.29/110.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.37

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