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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.24, 156.36 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.24, 156.36 and 73.67 is: 110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.24 : 156.36 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.24/156.36 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.24x = 156.36 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.24x = 11,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,518.26/104.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.50

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