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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 155.72 and 69.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104, 155.72 and 69.68 is: 104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104 : 155.72 = 69.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104/155.72 = 69.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104x = 155.72 × 69.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104x = 10,850.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,850.57/104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.33

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