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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.14, 166.76 and 70.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.14, 166.76 and 70.53 is: 105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.14 : 166.76 = 70.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.14/166.76 = 70.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.14x = 166.76 × 70.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.14x = 11,761.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,761.23/111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.83

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