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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.22, 106.54 and 54.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.22, 106.54 and 54.15 is: 81.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.22 : 106.54 = 54.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.22/106.54 = 54.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.22x = 106.54 × 54.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.22x = 5,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,769.14/71.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.00

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