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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.63, 156.94 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.63, 156.94 and 68.65 is: 102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.63 : 156.94 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.63/156.94 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.63x = 156.94 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.63x = 10,773.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,773.37/104.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.97

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