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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.68, 156.88 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.68, 156.88 and 81.57 is: 122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.68 : 156.88 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.68/156.88 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.68x = 156.88 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.68x = 12,797.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,797.39/104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.25

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