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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.09, 157.47 and 68.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.09, 157.47 and 68.49 is: 102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.09 : 157.47 = 68.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.09/157.47 = 68.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.09x = 157.47 × 68.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.09x = 10,785.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,785.12/105.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.63

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