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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.89, 105.62 and 66.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.89, 105.62 and 66.97 is: 99.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.89 : 105.62 = 66.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.89/105.62 = 66.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.89x = 105.62 × 66.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.89x = 7,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,073.37/70.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.78

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