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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 106.70 and 66.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 106.70 and 66.86 is: 100.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 106.70 = 66.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/106.70 = 66.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 106.70 × 66.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 7,133.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,133.96/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.42

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