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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.87, 166.25 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.87, 166.25 and 45.86 is: 68.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.87 : 166.25 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.87/166.25 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.87x = 166.25 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.87x = 7,623.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,623.16/110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.76

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