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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.16, 156.25 and 32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.16, 156.25 and 32 is: 48.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.16 : 156.25 = 32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.16/156.25 = 32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.16x = 156.25 × 32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.16x = 5,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000.08/104.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.00

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