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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.31, 166.66 and 70.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.31, 166.66 and 70.07 is: 104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.31 : 166.66 = 70.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.31/166.66 = 70.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.31x = 166.66 × 70.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.31x = 11,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,676.86/111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.91

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