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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.49, 156.78 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.49, 156.78 and 72 is: 108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.49 : 156.78 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.49/156.78 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.49x = 156.78 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.49x = 11,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,288.16/104.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.03

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