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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.53, 156.66 and 70.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.53, 156.66 and 70.24 is: 105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.53 : 156.66 = 70.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.53/156.66 = 70.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.53x = 156.66 × 70.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.53x = 11,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,003.80/104.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.27

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