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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.16, 105.36 and 66.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.16, 105.36 and 66.80 is: 100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.16 : 105.36 = 66.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.16/105.36 = 66.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.16x = 105.36 × 66.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.16x = 7,038.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,038.05/70.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.31

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