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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.58, 107.16 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.58, 107.16 and 66 is: 98.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.58 : 107.16 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.58/107.16 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.58x = 107.16 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.58x = 7,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,072.56/71.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.81

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