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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 412.52 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 412.52 and 104.08 is: 156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 412.52 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/412.52 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 412.52 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 42,935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,935.08/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.06

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