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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.25, 166.91 and 50.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.25, 166.91 and 50.39 is: 75.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.25 : 166.91 = 50.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.25/166.91 = 50.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.25x = 166.91 × 50.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.25x = 8,410.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,410.59/111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.60

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