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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70, 105.10 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70, 105.10 and 66.96 is: 100.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70 : 105.10 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70/105.10 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70x = 105.10 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70x = 7,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037.50/70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.54

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