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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.18, 166.80 and 70.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.18, 166.80 and 70.80 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.18 : 166.80 = 70.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.18/166.80 = 70.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.18x = 166.80 × 70.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.18x = 11,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,809.44/111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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