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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.91, 148.97 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.91, 148.97 and 71.13 is: 98.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.91 : 148.97 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.91/148.97 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.91x = 148.97 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.91x = 10,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,595.49/107.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.19

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