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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.16, 106.61 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.16, 106.61 and 61.58 is: 92.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.16 : 106.61 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.16/106.61 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.16x = 106.61 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.16x = 6,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,564.20/71.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.25

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