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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.68, 144.36 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.68, 144.36 and 71.44 is: 98.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.68 : 144.36 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.68/144.36 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.68x = 144.36 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.68x = 10,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,313.08/104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.52

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