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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.75, 165.98 and 45.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.75, 165.98 and 45.72 is: 68.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.75 : 165.98 = 45.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.75/165.98 = 45.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.75x = 165.98 × 45.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.75x = 7,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,588.38/110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.52

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