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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.52, 156.83 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.52, 156.83 and 46.74 is: 70.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.52 : 156.83 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.52/156.83 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.52x = 156.83 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.52x = 7,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,330.00/104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.13

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