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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.28, 166.78 and 42.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.28, 166.78 and 42.74 is: 64.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.28 : 166.78 = 42.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.28/166.78 = 42.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.28x = 166.78 × 42.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.28x = 7,128.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128.18/111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.06

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