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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 166.32 and 50.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 166.32 and 50.08 is: 75.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 166.32 = 50.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/166.32 = 50.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 166.32 × 50.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 8,329.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,329.31/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.09

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