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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.25, 166.77 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.25, 166.77 and 46.20 is: 69.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.25 : 166.77 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.25/166.77 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.25x = 166.77 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.25x = 7,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,704.54/111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.26

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