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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.71, 159.95 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.71, 159.95 and 68.23 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.71 : 159.95 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.71/159.95 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.71x = 159.95 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.71x = 10,914.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,914.04/106.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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