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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.26, 143.85 and 71.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.26, 143.85 and 71.50 is: 98.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.26 : 143.85 = 71.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.26/143.85 = 71.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.26x = 143.85 × 71.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.26x = 10,285.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,285.28/104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.65

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