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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.03, 166.55 and 42.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.03, 166.55 and 42.59 is: 63.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.03 : 166.55 = 42.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.03/166.55 = 42.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.03x = 166.55 × 42.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.03x = 7,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092.32/111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.88

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