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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 157.36 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 157.36 and 68.96 is: 103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 157.36 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/157.36 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 157.36 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 10,851.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,851.55/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.23

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