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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.76, 157.11 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.76, 157.11 and 46.98 is: 70.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.76 : 157.11 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.76/157.11 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.76x = 157.11 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.76x = 7,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,381.25/104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.46

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