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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.60, 165.98 and 70.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.60, 165.98 and 70.05 is: 105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.60 : 165.98 = 70.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.60/165.98 = 70.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.60x = 165.98 × 70.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.60x = 11,626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,626.90/110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.13

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