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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.16, 166.70 and 46.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.16, 166.70 and 46.15 is: 69.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.16 : 166.70 = 46.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.16/166.70 = 46.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.16x = 166.70 × 46.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.16x = 7,693.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,693.39/111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.21

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