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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.67, 163.21 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.67, 163.21 and 68.10 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.67 : 163.21 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.67/163.21 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.67x = 163.21 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.67x = 11,114.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,114.60/108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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