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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.49, 166.97 and 53.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.49, 166.97 and 53.75 is: 80.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.49 : 166.97 = 53.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.49/166.97 = 53.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.49x = 166.97 × 53.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.49x = 8,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,974.25/111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.50

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