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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.11, 149.22 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.11, 149.22 and 71.25 is: 98.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.11 : 149.22 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.11/149.22 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.11x = 149.22 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.11x = 10,631.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,631.93/108.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.35

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