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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.95, 147.53 and 71.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.95, 147.53 and 71.99 is: 99.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.95 : 147.53 = 71.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.95/147.53 = 71.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.95x = 147.53 × 71.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.95x = 10,619.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,619.95/106.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.30

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