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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.69, 166.04 and 42.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.69, 166.04 and 42.21 is: 63.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.69 : 166.04 = 42.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.69/166.04 = 42.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.69x = 166.04 × 42.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.69x = 7,008.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008.34/110.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.32

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