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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.70, 105.87 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.70, 105.87 and 66.92 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.70 : 105.87 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.70/105.87 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.70x = 105.87 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.70x = 7,084.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084.82/70.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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