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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.97, 144.75 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.97, 144.75 and 68.13 is: 93.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.97 : 144.75 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.97/144.75 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.97x = 144.75 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.97x = 9,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,861.82/104.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.95

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