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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.65, 149.99 and 71.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.65, 149.99 and 71.80 is: 99.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.65 : 149.99 = 71.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.65/149.99 = 71.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.65x = 149.99 × 71.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.65x = 10,768.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,768.55/108.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.11

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