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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.08, 149.14 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.08, 149.14 and 71.25 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.08 : 149.14 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.08/149.14 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.08x = 149.14 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.08x = 10,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,627.01/108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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