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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.01, 157.61 and 68.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.01, 157.61 and 68.46 is: 102.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.01 : 157.61 = 68.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.01/157.61 = 68.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.01x = 157.61 × 68.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.01x = 10,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,789.98/105.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.75

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