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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.29, 166.86 and 46.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.29, 166.86 and 46.22 is: 69.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.29 : 166.86 = 46.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.29/166.86 = 46.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.29x = 166.86 × 46.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.29x = 7,712.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,712.27/111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.30

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