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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.23, 98.28 and 66.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.23, 98.28 and 66.07 is: 91.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.23 : 98.28 = 66.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.23/98.28 = 66.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.23x = 98.28 × 66.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.23x = 6,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,493.36/71.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.16

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