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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.77, 166.33 and 70.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.77, 166.33 and 70.27 is: 105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.77 : 166.33 = 70.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.77/166.33 = 70.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.77x = 166.33 × 70.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.77x = 11,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,687.68/110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.52

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