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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.97, 143.54 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.97, 143.54 and 71.27 is: 98.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.97 : 143.54 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.97/143.54 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.97x = 143.54 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.97x = 10,230.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,230.10/103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.39

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