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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.76, 156.99 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.76, 156.99 and 46.94 is: 70.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.76 : 156.99 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.76/156.99 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.76x = 156.99 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.76x = 7,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,369.50/104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.35

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