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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 143.60 and 71.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104, 143.60 and 71.24 is: 98.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104 : 143.60 = 71.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104/143.60 = 71.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104x = 143.60 × 71.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104x = 10,230.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,230.06/104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.37

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