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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.71, 150.02 and 62.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.71, 150.02 and 62.07 is: 85.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.71 : 150.02 = 62.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.71/150.02 = 62.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.71x = 150.02 × 62.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.71x = 9,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,311.43/108.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.66

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