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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 106.58 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 106.58 and 66.04 is: 99.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 106.58 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/106.58 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 106.58 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 7,038.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,038.54/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.13

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