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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.91, 166.08 and 70.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.91, 166.08 and 70.21 is: 105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.91 : 166.08 = 70.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.91/166.08 = 70.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.91x = 166.08 × 70.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.91x = 11,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,660.48/110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.13

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