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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.73, 166 and 42.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.73, 166 and 42.24 is: 63.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.73 : 166 = 42.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.73/166 = 42.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.73x = 166 × 42.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.73x = 7,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,011.84/110.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.32

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