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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.12, 166.65 and 46.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.12, 166.65 and 46.11 is: 69.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.12 : 166.65 = 46.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.12/166.65 = 46.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.12x = 166.65 × 46.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.12x = 7,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,684.23/111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.15

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