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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.41, 162.71 and 71.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.41, 162.71 and 71.75 is: 107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.41 : 162.71 = 71.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.41/162.71 = 71.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.41x = 162.71 × 71.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.41x = 11,673.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,673.27/108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.68

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