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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.25, 156.13 and 73.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.25, 156.13 and 73.78 is: 110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.25 : 156.13 = 73.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.25/156.13 = 73.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.25x = 156.13 × 73.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.25x = 11,518.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,518.70/104.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.49

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