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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.44, 149.63 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.44, 149.63 and 71.66 is: 98.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.44 : 149.63 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.44/149.63 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.44x = 149.63 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.44x = 10,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,722.50/108.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.88

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