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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.67, 156.93 and 46.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.67, 156.93 and 46.86 is: 70.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.67 : 156.93 = 46.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.67/156.93 = 46.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.67x = 156.93 × 46.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.67x = 7,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,353.74/104.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.26

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