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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.11, 166.62 and 50.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.11, 166.62 and 50.22 is: 75.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.11 : 166.62 = 50.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.11/166.62 = 50.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.11x = 166.62 × 50.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.11x = 8,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,367.84/111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.31

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