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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.21, 157.68 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.21, 157.68 and 68.64 is: 102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.21 : 157.68 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.21/157.68 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.21x = 157.68 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.21x = 10,823.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,823.16/105.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.87

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