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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.75, 166.17 and 49.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.75, 166.17 and 49.91 is: 74.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.75 : 166.17 = 49.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.75/166.17 = 49.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.75x = 166.17 × 49.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.75x = 8,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,292.71/110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.88

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