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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.76, 156.82 and 56.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.76, 156.82 and 56.52 is: 84.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.76 : 156.82 = 56.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.76/156.82 = 56.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.76x = 156.82 × 56.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.76x = 8,863.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,863.47/104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.61

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