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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.70, 166.21 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.70, 166.21 and 74.04 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.70 : 166.21 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.70/166.21 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.70x = 166.21 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.70x = 12,306.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,306.19/110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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