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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.23, 104.73 and 66.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.23, 104.73 and 66.39 is: 98.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.23 : 104.73 = 66.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.23/104.73 = 66.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.23x = 104.73 × 66.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.23x = 6,952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,952.38/70.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.99

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