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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.10, 166.69 and 50.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.10, 166.69 and 50.32 is: 75.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.10 : 166.69 = 50.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.10/166.69 = 50.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.10x = 166.69 × 50.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.10x = 8,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,387.84/111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.50

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