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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.13, 156.27 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.13, 156.27 and 68.10 is: 102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.13 : 156.27 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.13/156.27 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.13x = 156.27 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.13x = 10,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,641.99/104.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.20

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