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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.44, 143.94 and 71.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.44, 143.94 and 71.14 is: 98.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.44 : 143.94 = 71.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.44/143.94 = 71.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.44x = 143.94 × 71.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.44x = 10,239.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,239.89/104.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.05

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