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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.98, 143.49 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.98, 143.49 and 71.25 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.98 : 143.49 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.98/143.49 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.98x = 143.49 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.98x = 10,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,223.66/103.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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