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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.71, 166.13 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.71, 166.13 and 45.70 is: 68.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.71 : 166.13 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.71/166.13 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.71x = 166.13 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.71x = 7,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,592.14/110.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.58

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