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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.01, 156.17 and 68.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.01, 156.17 and 68.01 is: 102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.01 : 156.17 = 68.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.01/156.17 = 68.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.01x = 156.17 × 68.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.01x = 10,620.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,620.78/104.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.11

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