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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.63, 156.88 and 46.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.63, 156.88 and 46.90 is: 70.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.63 : 156.88 = 46.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.63/156.88 = 46.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.63x = 156.88 × 46.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.63x = 7,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,358.30/104.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.33

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