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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.12, 106.06 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.12, 106.06 and 61.88 is: 92.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.12 : 106.06 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.12/106.06 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.12x = 106.06 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.12x = 6,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,562.99/71.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.28

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