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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.03, 143.50 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.03, 143.50 and 71.28 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.03 : 143.50 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.03/143.50 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.03x = 143.50 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.03x = 10,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,228.68/104.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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