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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.25, 149.25 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.25, 149.25 and 71.33 is: 98.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.25 : 149.25 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.25/149.25 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.25x = 149.25 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.25x = 10,644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,644.90/108.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.34

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