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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.85, 167.64 and 50.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.85, 167.64 and 50.90 is: 76.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.85 : 167.64 = 50.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.85/167.64 = 50.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.85x = 167.64 × 50.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.85x = 8,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,531.85/111.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.28

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