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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.11, 166.48 and 42.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.11, 166.48 and 42.55 is: 63.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.11 : 166.48 = 42.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.11/166.48 = 42.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.11x = 166.48 × 42.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.11x = 7,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083.20/111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.75

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