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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.25, 157.84 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.25, 157.84 and 68.67 is: 102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.25 : 157.84 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.25/157.84 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.25x = 157.84 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.25x = 10,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,838.74/105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.98

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