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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.72, 143.22 and 71.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.72, 143.22 and 71.08 is: 98.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.72 : 143.22 = 71.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.72/143.22 = 71.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.72x = 143.22 × 71.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.72x = 10,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180.08/103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.15

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