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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.15, 166.41 and 70.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.15, 166.41 and 70.47 is: 105.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.15 : 166.41 = 70.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.15/166.41 = 70.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.15x = 166.41 × 70.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.15x = 11,726.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,726.91/111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.51

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