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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.15, 106.62 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.15, 106.62 and 66.22 is: 99.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.15 : 106.62 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.15/106.62 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.15x = 106.62 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.15x = 7,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,059.86/71.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.22

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