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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.22, 156.65 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.22, 156.65 and 68.40 is: 102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.22 : 156.65 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.22/156.65 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.22x = 156.65 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.22x = 10,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,714.52/104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.81

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