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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.12, 166.62 and 49.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.12, 166.62 and 49.40 is: 74.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.12 : 166.62 = 49.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.12/166.62 = 49.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.12x = 166.62 × 49.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.12x = 8,231.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,231.03/111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.07

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