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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 105.03 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 105.03 and 66.83 is: 100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 105.03 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/105.03 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 105.03 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 7,018.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,018.63/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.04

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