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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 166.42 and 50.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 166.42 and 50.15 is: 75.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 166.42 = 50.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/166.42 = 50.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 166.42 × 50.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 8,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,346.44/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.10

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