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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.68, 156.91 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.68, 156.91 and 68.14 is: 102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.68 : 156.91 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.68/156.91 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.68x = 156.91 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.68x = 10,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,690.72/104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.13

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