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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.92, 166.14 and 70.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.92, 166.14 and 70.36 is: 105.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.92 : 166.14 = 70.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.92/166.14 = 70.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.92x = 166.14 × 70.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.92x = 11,689.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,689.61/110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.39

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