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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.27, 166.91 and 42.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.27, 166.91 and 42.78 is: 64.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.27 : 166.91 = 42.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.27/166.91 = 42.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.27x = 166.91 × 42.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.27x = 7,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140.41/111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.17

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