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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.02, 98.07 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.02, 98.07 and 66.16 is: 91.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.02 : 98.07 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.02/98.07 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.02x = 98.07 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.02x = 6,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,488.31/71.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.36

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