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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.90, 166.15 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.90, 166.15 and 93.70 is: 140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.90 : 166.15 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.90/166.15 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.90x = 166.15 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.90x = 15,568.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,568.26/110.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.38

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