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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.68, 166.08 and 70.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.68, 166.08 and 70.24 is: 105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.68 : 166.08 = 70.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.68/166.08 = 70.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.68x = 166.08 × 70.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.68x = 11,665.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,665.46/110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.40

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