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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.08, 166.71 and 46.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.08, 166.71 and 46.11 is: 69.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.08 : 166.71 = 46.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.08/166.71 = 46.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.08x = 166.71 × 46.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.08x = 7,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,687.00/111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.21

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