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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.75, 166.23 and 70.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.75, 166.23 and 70.20 is: 105.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.75 : 166.23 = 70.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.75/166.23 = 70.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.75x = 166.23 × 70.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.75x = 11,669.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,669.35/110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.37

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