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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.09, 166.83 and 50.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.09, 166.83 and 50.34 is: 75.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.09 : 166.83 = 50.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.09/166.83 = 50.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.09x = 166.83 × 50.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.09x = 8,397.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,397.39/111.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.59

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