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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.24, 166.81 and 42.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.24, 166.81 and 42.76 is: 64.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.24 : 166.81 = 42.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.24/166.81 = 42.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.24x = 166.81 × 42.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.24x = 7,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,132.90/111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.12

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