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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.62, 159.77 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.62, 159.77 and 68.04 is: 101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.62 : 159.77 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.62/159.77 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.62x = 159.77 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.62x = 10,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,870.92/106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.96

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