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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.16, 98.13 and 67.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.16, 98.13 and 67.08 is: 92.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.16 : 98.13 = 67.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.16/98.13 = 67.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.16x = 98.13 × 67.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.16x = 6,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,582.56/71.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.50

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