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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.38, 156.44 and 68.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.38, 156.44 and 68.20 is: 102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.38 : 156.44 = 68.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.38/156.44 = 68.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.38x = 156.44 × 68.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.38x = 10,669.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,669.21/104.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.22

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