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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.86, 150.24 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.86, 150.24 and 71.54 is: 98.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.86 : 150.24 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.86/150.24 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.86x = 150.24 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.86x = 10,748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,748.17/108.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.73

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