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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.69, 165.99 and 49.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.69, 165.99 and 49.87 is: 74.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.69 : 165.99 = 49.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.69/165.99 = 49.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.69x = 165.99 × 49.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.69x = 8,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277.51/110.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.78

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