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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.24, 155.68 and 69.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.24, 155.68 and 69.68 is: 104.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.24 : 155.68 = 69.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.24/155.68 = 69.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.24x = 155.68 × 69.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.24x = 10,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,847.78/104.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.07

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