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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.59, 149.88 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.59, 149.88 and 103.71 is: 143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.59 : 149.88 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.59/149.88 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.59x = 149.88 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.59x = 15,544.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,544.05/108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.15

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