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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.68, 106.52 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.68, 106.52 and 66.88 is: 100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.68 : 106.52 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.68/106.52 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.68x = 106.52 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.68x = 7,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,124.06/70.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.79

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