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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.28, 149.34 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.28, 149.34 and 71.44 is: 98.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.28 : 149.34 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.28/149.34 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.28x = 149.34 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.28x = 10,668.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,668.85/108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.53

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