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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 166.14 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 166.14 and 110.25 is: 165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 166.14 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/166.14 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 166.14 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 18,316.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,316.94/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.46

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