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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 105.14 and 66.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 105.14 and 66.70 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 105.14 = 66.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/105.14 = 66.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 105.14 × 66.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 7,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012.84/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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