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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.56, 156.78 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.56, 156.78 and 64 is: 95.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.56 : 156.78 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.56/156.78 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.56x = 156.78 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.56x = 10,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,033.92/104.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.96

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