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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.06, 157.38 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.06, 157.38 and 68.88 is: 103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.06 : 157.38 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.06/157.38 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.06x = 157.38 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.06x = 10,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,840.33/105.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.18

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