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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.99, 143.40 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.99, 143.40 and 71.19 is: 98.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.99 : 143.40 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.99/143.40 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.99x = 143.40 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.99x = 10,208.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,208.65/103.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.17

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