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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.54, 156.63 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.54, 156.63 and 74.04 is: 110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.54 : 156.63 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.54/156.63 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.54x = 156.63 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.54x = 11,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,596.89/104.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.93

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