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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.79, 166.07 and 70.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.79, 166.07 and 70.13 is: 105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.79 : 166.07 = 70.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.79/166.07 = 70.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.79x = 166.07 × 70.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.79x = 11,647.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,647.08/110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.13

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