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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.90, 143.34 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.90, 143.34 and 71.20 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.90 : 143.34 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.90/143.34 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.90x = 143.34 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.90x = 10,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,205.81/103.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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