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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.61, 156.95 and 46.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.61, 156.95 and 46.81 is: 70.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.61 : 156.95 = 46.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.61/156.95 = 46.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.61x = 156.95 × 46.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.61x = 7,347.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,347.23/104.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.23

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