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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.35, 149.57 and 71.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.35, 149.57 and 71.51 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.35 : 149.57 = 71.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.35/149.57 = 71.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.35x = 149.57 × 71.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.35x = 10,695.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,695.39/108.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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