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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.15, 157.88 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.15, 157.88 and 68.60 is: 102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.15 : 157.88 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.15/157.88 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.15x = 157.88 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.15x = 10,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,829.44/105.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.99

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