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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.02, 166.50 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.02, 166.50 and 29.87 is: 44.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.02 : 166.50 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.02/166.50 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.02x = 166.50 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.02x = 4,973.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973.15/111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.80

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