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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.52, 149.70 and 71.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.52, 149.70 and 71.74 is: 98.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.52 : 149.70 = 71.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.52/149.70 = 71.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.52x = 149.70 × 71.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.52x = 10,739.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,739.48/108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.96

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