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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.76, 156.85 and 70.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.76, 156.85 and 70.45 is: 105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.76 : 156.85 = 70.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.76/156.85 = 70.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.76x = 156.85 × 70.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.76x = 11,050.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,050.08/104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.48

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