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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.34, 106.49 and 66.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.34, 106.49 and 66.59 is: 99.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.34 : 106.49 = 66.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.34/106.49 = 66.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.34x = 106.49 × 66.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.34x = 7,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091.17/71.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.40

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