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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.68, 166.02 and 42.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.68, 166.02 and 42.19 is: 63.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.68 : 166.02 = 42.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.68/166.02 = 42.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.68x = 166.02 × 42.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.68x = 7,004.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004.28/110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.29

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