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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.85, 166.20 and 70.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.85, 166.20 and 70.26 is: 105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.85 : 166.20 = 70.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.85/166.20 = 70.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.85x = 166.20 × 70.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.85x = 11,677.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,677.21/110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.34

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