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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.74, 166.18 and 49.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.74, 166.18 and 49.89 is: 74.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.74 : 166.18 = 49.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.74/166.18 = 49.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.74x = 166.18 × 49.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.74x = 8,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,290.70/110.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.86

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