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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.89, 166.20 and 49.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.89, 166.20 and 49.97 is: 74.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.89 : 166.20 = 49.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.89/166.20 = 49.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.89x = 166.20 × 49.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.89x = 8,305.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,305.01/110.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.89

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