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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.10, 166.65 and 50.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.10, 166.65 and 50.24 is: 75.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.10 : 166.65 = 50.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.10/166.65 = 50.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.10x = 166.65 × 50.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.10x = 8,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,372.50/111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.36

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