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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.75, 149.88 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.75, 149.88 and 71.88 is: 99.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.75 : 149.88 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.75/149.88 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.75x = 149.88 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.75x = 10,773.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,773.37/108.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.07

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