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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.98, 157.29 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.98, 157.29 and 68.86 is: 103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.98 : 157.29 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.98/157.29 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.98x = 157.29 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.98x = 10,830.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,830.99/104.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.17

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