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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.50, 165.75 and 34.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.50, 165.75 and 34.50 is: 51.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.50 : 165.75 = 34.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.50/165.75 = 34.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.50x = 165.75 × 34.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.50x = 5,718.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,718.38/110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.75

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