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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 166.37 and 42.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 166.37 and 42.36 is: 63.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 166.37 = 42.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/166.37 = 42.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 166.37 × 42.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 7,047.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,047.54/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.54

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