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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.88, 166.32 and 50.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.88, 166.32 and 50.09 is: 75.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.88 : 166.32 = 50.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.88/166.32 = 50.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.88x = 166.32 × 50.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.88x = 8,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,330.14/110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.13

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