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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.96, 148.94 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.96, 148.94 and 71.18 is: 98.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.96 : 148.94 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.96/148.94 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.96x = 148.94 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.96x = 10,601.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,601.55/107.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.20

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