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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.78, 166.19 and 42.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.78, 166.19 and 42.32 is: 63.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.78 : 166.19 = 42.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.78/166.19 = 42.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.78x = 166.19 × 42.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.78x = 7,033.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,033.16/110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.49

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