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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.15, 166.71 and 42.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.15, 166.71 and 42.68 is: 64.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.15 : 166.71 = 42.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.15/166.71 = 42.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.15x = 166.71 × 42.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.15x = 7,115.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,115.18/111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.01

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