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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.87, 166.21 and 42.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.87, 166.21 and 42.40 is: 63.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.87 : 166.21 = 42.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.87/166.21 = 42.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.87x = 166.21 × 42.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.87x = 7,047.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,047.41/110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.56

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