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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.69, 157.04 and 46.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.69, 157.04 and 46.91 is: 70.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.69 : 157.04 = 46.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.69/157.04 = 46.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.69x = 157.04 × 46.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.69x = 7,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,367.08/104.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.37

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