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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.92, 157.26 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.92, 157.26 and 68.80 is: 103.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.92 : 157.26 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.92/157.26 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.92x = 157.26 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.92x = 10,819.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,819.49/104.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.12

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