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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.41, 166.93 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.41, 166.93 and 99.50 is: 149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.41 : 166.93 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.41/166.93 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.41x = 166.93 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.41x = 16,609.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,609.54/111.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.08

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