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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.44, 157.68 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.44, 157.68 and 68.78 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.44 : 157.68 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.44/157.68 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.44x = 157.68 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.44x = 10,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,844.44/105.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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