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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.82, 166.35 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.82, 166.35 and 70.14 is: 105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.82 : 166.35 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.82/166.35 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.82x = 166.35 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.82x = 11,667.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,667.79/110.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.29

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