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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.87, 156.59 and 94.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.87, 156.59 and 94.61 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.87 : 156.59 = 94.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.87/156.59 = 94.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.87x = 156.59 × 94.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.87x = 14,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,813.72/104.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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