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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.31, 143.96 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.31, 143.96 and 71.55 is: 98.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.31 : 143.96 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.31/143.96 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.31x = 143.96 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.31x = 10,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,299.98/104.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.74

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