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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.65, 156.92 and 43.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.65, 156.92 and 43.74 is: 65.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.65 : 156.92 = 43.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.65/156.92 = 43.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.65x = 156.92 × 43.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.65x = 6,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,863.68/104.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.59

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