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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.74, 156.96 and 56.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.74, 156.96 and 56.68 is: 84.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.74 : 156.96 = 56.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.74/156.96 = 56.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.74x = 156.96 × 56.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.74x = 8,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896.49/104.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.94

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