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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.77, 144.63 and 71.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.77, 144.63 and 71.59 is: 98.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.77 : 144.63 = 71.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.77/144.63 = 71.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.77x = 144.63 × 71.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.77x = 10,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,354.06/104.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.83

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