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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.06, 150.98 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.06, 150.98 and 71.94 is: 107.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.06 : 150.98 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.06/150.98 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.06x = 150.98 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.06x = 10,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,861.26/101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.47

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