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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.06, 156.09 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.06, 156.09 and 75 is: 112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.06 : 156.09 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.06/156.09 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.06x = 156.09 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.06x = 11,706.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,706.75/104.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.50

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