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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.13, 156.24 and 56.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.13, 156.24 and 56.07 is: 84.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.13 : 156.24 = 56.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.13/156.24 = 56.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.13x = 156.24 × 56.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.13x = 8,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760.38/104.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.13

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