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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.60, 156 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.60, 156 and 94.28 is: 140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.60 : 156 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.60/156 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.60x = 156 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.60x = 14,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,706.90/104.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.61

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