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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.29, 143.97 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.29, 143.97 and 71.56 is: 98.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.29 : 143.97 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.29/143.97 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.29x = 143.97 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.29x = 10,302.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,302.49/104.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.79

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