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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.77, 166.31 and 50.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.77, 166.31 and 50.02 is: 75.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.77 : 166.31 = 50.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.77/166.31 = 50.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.77x = 166.31 × 50.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.77x = 8,318.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,318.63/110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.10

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