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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.08, 106.01 and 61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.08, 106.01 and 61 is: 90.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.08 : 106.01 = 61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.08/106.01 = 61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.08x = 106.01 × 61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.08x = 6,466.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466.61/71.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.98

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