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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.67, 144.22 and 71.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.67, 144.22 and 71.86 is: 99.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.67 : 144.22 = 71.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.67/144.22 = 71.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.67x = 144.22 × 71.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.67x = 10,363.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,363.65/104.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.01

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