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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.85, 105.66 and 67.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.85, 105.66 and 67.01 is: 99.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.85 : 105.66 = 67.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.85/105.66 = 67.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.85x = 105.66 × 67.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.85x = 7,079.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,079.46/70.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.92

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