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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.03, 106.48 and 61.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.03, 106.48 and 61.51 is: 92.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.03 : 106.48 = 61.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.03/106.48 = 61.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.03x = 106.48 × 61.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.03x = 6,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549.58/71.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.21

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