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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 166.14 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 166.14 and 87.93 is: 131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 166.14 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/166.14 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 166.14 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 14,608.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,608.69/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.97

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