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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.67, 156.69 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.67, 156.69 and 73.71 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.67 : 156.69 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.67/156.69 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.67x = 156.69 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.67x = 11,549.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,549.62/104.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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