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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.13, 104.49 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.13, 104.49 and 66.69 is: 99.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.13 : 104.49 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.13/104.49 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.13x = 104.49 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.13x = 6,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968.44/70.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.36

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