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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 106.65 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 106.65 and 66.84 is: 100.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 106.65 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/106.65 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 106.65 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 7,128.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128.49/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.51

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