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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.91, 166.35 and 42.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.91, 166.35 and 42.39 is: 63.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.91 : 166.35 = 42.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.91/166.35 = 42.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.91x = 166.35 × 42.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.91x = 7,051.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,051.58/110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.58

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