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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.83, 156.96 and 56.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.83, 156.96 and 56.63 is: 84.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.83 : 156.96 = 56.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.83/156.96 = 56.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.83x = 156.96 × 56.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.83x = 8,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,888.64/104.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.79

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