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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.86, 165.96 and 70.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.86, 165.96 and 70.32 is: 105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.86 : 165.96 = 70.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.86/165.96 = 70.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.86x = 165.96 × 70.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.86x = 11,670.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,670.31/110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.27

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