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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.17, 106.81 and 67.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.17, 106.81 and 67.41 is: 101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.17 : 106.81 = 67.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.17/106.81 = 67.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.17x = 106.81 × 67.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.17x = 7,199.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199.89/71.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.17

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