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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.66, 144.46 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.66, 144.46 and 71.94 is: 99.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.66 : 144.46 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.66/144.46 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.66x = 144.46 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.66x = 10,392.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,392.45/104.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.30

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