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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 166.65 and 42.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 166.65 and 42.61 is: 63.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 166.65 = 42.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/166.65 = 42.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 166.65 × 42.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 7,099.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099.91/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.89

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