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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.23, 106.92 and 53.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.23, 106.92 and 53.95 is: 80.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.23 : 106.92 = 53.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.23/106.92 = 53.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.23x = 106.92 × 53.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.23x = 5,768.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,768.33/71.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.98

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