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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.70, 149.96 and 71.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.70, 149.96 and 71.35 is: 98.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.70 : 149.96 = 71.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.70/149.96 = 71.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.70x = 149.96 × 71.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.70x = 10,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,699.45/108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.43

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