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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.07, 156.20 and 50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.07, 156.20 and 50 is: 75.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.07 : 156.20 = 50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.07/156.20 = 50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.07x = 156.20 × 50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.07x = 7,810.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,810.00/104.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.05

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