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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.59, 105.22 and 66.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.59, 105.22 and 66.67 is: 99.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.59 : 105.22 = 66.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.59/105.22 = 66.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.59x = 105.22 × 66.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.59x = 7,014.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,014.68/70.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.37

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