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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.65, 156.98 and 32.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.65, 156.98 and 32.50 is: 48.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.65 : 156.98 = 32.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.65/156.98 = 32.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.65x = 156.98 × 32.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.65x = 5,101.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101.85/104.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.75

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