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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.68, 156.73 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.68, 156.73 and 73.90 is: 110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.68 : 156.73 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.68/156.73 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.68x = 156.73 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.68x = 11,582.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,582.35/104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.65

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