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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.06, 166.47 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.06, 166.47 and 46.98 is: 70.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.06 : 166.47 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.06/166.47 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.06x = 166.47 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.06x = 7,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,820.76/111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.42

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