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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 165.96 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 165.96 and 45.68 is: 68.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 165.96 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/165.96 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 165.96 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 7,581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581.05/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.48

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