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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.71, 149.96 and 71.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.71, 149.96 and 71.81 is: 99.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.71 : 149.96 = 71.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.71/149.96 = 71.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.71x = 149.96 × 71.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.71x = 10,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,767.52/108.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.05

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