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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.49, 106.04 and 66.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.49, 106.04 and 66.85 is: 100.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.49 : 106.04 = 66.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.49/106.04 = 66.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.49x = 106.04 × 66.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.49x = 7,088.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,088.68/70.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.56

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