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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.23, 143.67 and 71.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.23, 143.67 and 71.43 is: 98.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.23 : 143.67 = 71.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.23/143.67 = 71.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.23x = 143.67 × 71.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.23x = 10,262.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,262.35/104.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.46

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