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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.50, 106.97 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.50, 106.97 and 67.18 is: 100.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.50 : 106.97 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.50/106.97 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.50x = 106.97 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.50x = 7,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186.24/71.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.51

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