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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.96, 166.58 and 70.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.96, 166.58 and 70.55 is: 105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.96 : 166.58 = 70.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.96/166.58 = 70.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.96x = 166.58 × 70.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.96x = 11,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,751.87/110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.91

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