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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.93, 148.89 and 71.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.93, 148.89 and 71.09 is: 98.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.93 : 148.89 = 71.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.93/148.89 = 71.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.93x = 148.89 × 71.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.93x = 10,585.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,585.11/107.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.07

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