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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.56, 165.81 and 49.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.56, 165.81 and 49.75 is: 74.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.56 : 165.81 = 49.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.56/165.81 = 49.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.56x = 165.81 × 49.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.56x = 8,247.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,247.97/110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.60

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