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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.06, 149.13 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.06, 149.13 and 71.16 is: 98.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.06 : 149.13 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.06/149.13 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.06x = 149.13 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.06x = 10,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,612.09/108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.21

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