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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.91, 166.43 and 42.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.91, 166.43 and 42.48 is: 63.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.91 : 166.43 = 42.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.91/166.43 = 42.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.91x = 166.43 × 42.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.91x = 7,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,070.05/110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.75

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