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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.24, 166.62 and 70.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.24, 166.62 and 70.59 is: 105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.24 : 166.62 = 70.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.24/166.62 = 70.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.24x = 166.62 × 70.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.24x = 11,761.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,761.71/111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.73

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