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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.29, 143.96 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.29, 143.96 and 71.57 is: 98.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.29 : 143.96 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.29/143.96 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.29x = 143.96 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.29x = 10,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,303.22/104.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.80

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