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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 166.33 and 50.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 166.33 and 50.00 is: 75.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 166.33 = 50.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/166.33 = 50.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 166.33 × 50.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 8,316.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,316.53/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.02

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