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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 166.23 and 49.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 166.23 and 49.92 is: 74.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 166.23 = 49.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/166.23 = 49.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 166.23 × 49.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 8,297.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,297.44/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.81

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