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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.26, 166.76 and 46.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.26, 166.76 and 46.22 is: 69.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.26 : 166.76 = 46.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.26/166.76 = 46.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.26x = 166.76 × 46.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.26x = 7,707.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,707.65/111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.28

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