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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.94, 157.16 and 81.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.94, 157.16 and 81.92 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.94 : 157.16 = 81.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.94/157.16 = 81.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.94x = 157.16 × 81.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.94x = 12,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,874.55/104.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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