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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.54, 149.88 and 71.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.54, 149.88 and 71.77 is: 99.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.54 : 149.88 = 71.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.54/149.88 = 71.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.54x = 149.88 × 71.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.54x = 10,756.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,756.89/108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.11

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