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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.08, 166.59 and 42.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.08, 166.59 and 42.62 is: 63.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.08 : 166.59 = 42.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.08/166.59 = 42.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.08x = 166.59 × 42.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.08x = 7,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100.48/111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.92

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