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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.76, 156.87 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.76, 156.87 and 74.34 is: 111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.76 : 156.87 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.76/156.87 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.76x = 156.87 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.76x = 11,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,661.72/104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.32

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