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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.14, 155.57 and 79.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.14, 155.57 and 79.84 is: 119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.14 : 155.57 = 79.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.14/155.57 = 79.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.14x = 155.57 × 79.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.14x = 12,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,420.71/104.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.27

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