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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 157.43 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 157.43 and 68.51 is: 102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 157.43 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/157.43 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 157.43 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 10,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,786.09/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.59

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