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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 166.23 and 70.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111, 166.23 and 70.32 is: 105.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111 : 166.23 = 70.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111/166.23 = 70.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111x = 166.23 × 70.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111x = 11,689.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,689.29/111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.31

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