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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.68, 163.08 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.68, 163.08 and 68.18 is: 102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.68 : 163.08 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.68/163.08 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.68x = 163.08 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.68x = 11,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,117.98/108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.30

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