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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.23, 156.27 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.23, 156.27 and 45.64 is: 68.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.23 : 156.27 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.23/156.27 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.23x = 156.27 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.23x = 7,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,132.16/104.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.43

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