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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.67, 157.06 and 46.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.67, 157.06 and 46.91 is: 70.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.67 : 157.06 = 46.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.67/157.06 = 46.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.67x = 157.06 × 46.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.67x = 7,368.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368.14/104.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.39

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