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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 166.02 and 65.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 166.02 and 65.08 is: 97.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 166.02 = 65.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/166.02 = 65.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 166.02 × 65.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 10,804.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,804.58/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.60

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