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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.41, 150.75 and 71.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.41, 150.75 and 71.61 is: 107.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.41 : 150.75 = 71.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.41/150.75 = 71.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.41x = 150.75 × 71.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.41x = 10,795.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,795.21/100.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.51

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