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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.90, 106.87 and 66.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.90, 106.87 and 66.50 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.90 : 106.87 = 66.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.90/106.87 = 66.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.90x = 106.87 × 66.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.90x = 7,106.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,106.38/70.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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