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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.58, 156.92 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.58, 156.92 and 68.58 is: 102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.58 : 156.92 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.58/156.92 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.58x = 156.92 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.58x = 10,761.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,761.23/104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.90

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