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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.62, 156.92 and 77.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.62, 156.92 and 77.73 is: 116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.62 : 156.92 = 77.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.62/156.92 = 77.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.62x = 156.92 × 77.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.62x = 12,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,197.00/104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.59

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