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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.07, 143.44 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.07, 143.44 and 71.26 is: 98.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.07 : 143.44 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.07/143.44 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.07x = 143.44 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.07x = 10,221.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,221.53/104.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.22

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