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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.27, 156.13 and 71.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.27, 156.13 and 71.87 is: 107.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.27 : 156.13 = 71.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.27/156.13 = 71.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.27x = 156.13 × 71.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.27x = 11,220.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,220.10/104.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.61

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