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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.15, 156.35 and 70.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.15, 156.35 and 70.06 is: 105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.15 : 156.35 = 70.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.15/156.35 = 70.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.15x = 156.35 × 70.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.15x = 10,953.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,953.67/104.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.18

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