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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.25, 166.72 and 46.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.25, 166.72 and 46.21 is: 69.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.25 : 166.72 = 46.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.25/166.72 = 46.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.25x = 166.72 × 46.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.25x = 7,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,704.13/111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.25

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