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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.12, 106.84 and 66.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.12, 106.84 and 66.64 is: 100.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.12 : 106.84 = 66.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.12/106.84 = 66.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.12x = 106.84 × 66.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.12x = 7,119.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,119.82/71.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.11

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