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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.71, 166.08 and 62.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.71, 166.08 and 62.50 is: 93.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.71 : 166.08 = 62.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.71/166.08 = 62.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.71x = 166.08 × 62.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.71x = 10,380
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,380/110.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.76

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