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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 157.74 and 66.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 157.74 and 66.68 is: 100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 157.74 = 66.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/157.74 = 66.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 157.74 × 66.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 10,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,518.10/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.04

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