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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.08, 105.60 and 66.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.08, 105.60 and 66.06 is: 99.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.08 : 105.60 = 66.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.08/105.60 = 66.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.08x = 105.60 × 66.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.08x = 6,975.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,975.94/70.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.54

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