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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 166.14 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 166.14 and 45.79 is: 68.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 166.14 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/166.14 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 166.14 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 7,607.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,607.14/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.66

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