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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 166.38 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 166.38 and 46.76 is: 70.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 166.38 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/166.38 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 166.38 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 7,779.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,779.93/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.14

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