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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.97, 157.32 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.97, 157.32 and 68.34 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.97 : 157.32 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.97/157.32 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.97x = 157.32 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.97x = 10,751.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,751.25/104.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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