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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.76, 166.09 and 42.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.76, 166.09 and 42.31 is: 63.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.76 : 166.09 = 42.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.76/166.09 = 42.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.76x = 166.09 × 42.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.76x = 7,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027.27/110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.45

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