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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 166.46 and 42.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 166.46 and 42.46 is: 63.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 166.46 = 42.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/166.46 = 42.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 166.46 × 42.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 7,067.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,067.64/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.72

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