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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.54, 165.86 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.54, 165.86 and 49.66 is: 74.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.54 : 165.86 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.54/165.86 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.54x = 165.86 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.54x = 8,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,235.53/110.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.50

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