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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.59, 167.25 and 50.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.59, 167.25 and 50.66 is: 75.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.59 : 167.25 = 50.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.59/167.25 = 50.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.59x = 167.25 × 50.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.59x = 8,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472.05/111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.92

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